Senior CNC Machine Programmer M/F

Safran Electronics & Defense; Warkworth; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Safran Banbury is seeking a Senior CNC Machine Programmer to lead programming, setup and optimization of CNC machining centres across aerospace components. You will specify tooling, workholding and process improvements, while providing technical leadership to the team and collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders.

The role demands strong experience with Mazak and Fanuc controls, interpretation of GD&T and drawings, and a proactive approach to sustaining quality, delivery and cost targets

Qualifications

• Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC machining centres.
• Experience with aerospace materials: stainless steel, aluminium, titanium and CFRP.
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and metrology reports.
• Experience using CAD/CAM systems to develop and maintain manufacturing programmes.
• Experience in tooling specification, process development and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Proven ability to lead projects and collaborate with cross-functional teams in regulated manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead programming and setting of CNC machining centres (Mazak and Fanuc).
• Identify tooling and workholding requirements for production and R&D.
• Provide technical leadership for CNC machinery specification and procurement.
• Manage R&D machining workload with R&D programme managers.
• Review drawings and advise on manufacturability and process improvements.
• Support costings and process development for new products and NPIs.

Skills

CNC programming

Mazak controls

Fanuc controls

GD&T interpretation

Metrology knowledge

Tooling selection

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

CMM / metrology equipment

Job description

Senior CNC Machine Programmer

Banbury

Safran – Here, we craft excellence together.

At Safran, excellence is a journey – and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world‑class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight‑control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best.

We are looking for a Senior CNC Machine Programmer to join our Banbury site.

You will provide proactive and customer focused day to day support to Operations at the Banbury facility. In addition, the role will provide ongoing support for various operational projects including the introduction of new products and equipment.

• Lead programming and setting of CNC machining centres (Mazak and Fanuc controls) for both current and new product
• Lead identification of tooling and work holding requirements for all production and R&D components
• Provide technical leadership throughout the specification and procurement of CNC machinery
• Actively manage R&D machining workload directly with R&D programme managers
• Review component drawings and lead feedback on manufacturability of designs
• Support costing of machining activities for NPI drawings
• Support manufacturability/capability studies for all new products and provide solutions for problematic features
• Provide subject matter expert level technical guidance/best practices to wider team for machining tooling and fixtures
• Provide subject matter expert level technical guidance on production process 'standard work' deck
• Provide machine setting/programming training to team members as required
• Support Operations to ensure that safety, quality and output targets for machining areas are met
• Support programming and setting of inspection equipment (CMM's, MicroVu's, shadowgraphs etc.)
• Ensure machining methods across the facility are capable of meeting quality, delivery rate, cost and lead time requirements
• Develop, improve and provide innovation to machining processes across the site, including the trial and implementation of new technologies
• Support quality investigations, providing robust containment actions and conducting root cause analysis to implement permanent corrective actions
• Identify and champion introductions of solutions that reduce manufacturing cost and improve productivity

What You'll Bring:

• Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC machining centres.
• Strong expertise in machining aerospace materials including stainless steel, aluminium, titanium and CFRP composites, with the ability to select appropriate tooling, workholding, speeds and feeds.
• Advanced ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T requirements and metrology reports, with experience using metrology equipment for inspection and validation.
• Experience using CAD/CAM systems and configuration control processes to develop and maintain manufacturing programmes and documentation.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing engineering activities including tooling specification, process development, continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing practices.
• Proven ability to lead projects and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams in a highly regulated manufacturing environment, applying a structured and data-driven approach to problem solving.

Here, we craft excellence together.

We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone.

We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs where they don't meet 100% of the criteria outlined in the advert. We encourage anybody to apply if you can demonstrate a variety of skills and experience relevant to the requirements of this role. Please let us know if you would like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to the hiring process that may better facilitate your participation.

Why Safran?

• A global presence: Be part of a global aerospace, defence & space business with over 100,000 Colleagues, across 300 sites in 30 countries.
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