Senior CNC Machine Programmer M/F

Safran; Wolverhampton; Presencial; GBP 55 000 - 85 000; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Competitive salary

Company performance bonus scheme

Pension scheme - up to 10% employer

Private medical insurance

Comprehensive health cash plan

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Flexible benefits programme

Resumo da oferta

Safran at Banbury/UK facilities seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead CNC programming and tooling decisions for current and new aerospace products. The role drives manufacturability, costings, and continuous improvement across R&D and production, while mentoring teams and ensuring quality and safety targets are met.

You will coordinate CAD/CAM workflows, guide standard work documentation, and support inspections with metrology equipment.

Qualificações

• Strong expertise in machining aerospace materials including stainless steel, aluminium, titanium and CFRP composites.
• 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.

Responsabilidades

• Lead programming and setting of CNC machining centres (Mazak and Fanuc controls) for current and new products.
• Lead identification of tooling and workholding requirements for all production and R&D components.
• Provide technical leadership throughout CNC machinery specification and procurement.
• 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 SME level guidance on machining tooling and fixtures.
• Provide SME guidance on production process 'standard work' decks.
• Provide machine setting/programming training to team members as required.
• Support Operations to ensure safety, quality and output targets for machining areas are met.
• Support programming and setting of inspection equipment (CMMs, MicroVu, shadowgraphs).
• Ensure machining methods meet quality, delivery, cost and lead time requirements.
• Develop, improve and innovate machining processes, including trial and implementation of new technologies.
• Support quality investigations with containment actions and root-cause analysis for permanent corrective actions.
• Identify and champion cost-reduction and productivity-improvement solutions.

Conhecimentos

CNC programming

Tooling selection

Metrology & GD&T

CAD/CAM systems

Lean / continuous improvement

Ferramentas

CAD/CAM systems

Descrição da oferta de emprego

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.

Responsibilities

• 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

But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)

Proven experience programming, setting and operating CNC machining centres.

Qualifications

• 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.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's "World's Best Companies 2025" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space., 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.

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.
• Inclusive & empowering environment: We celebrate our differences and believe they make us stronger.
• Innovation at the core: Join our mission to decarbonise aerospace and make the world a safer place. Your ambitions can take us further.
• Mobility & training opportunities: We can support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. If you have big dreams, we'll support you to make them a reality.

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• We have a number of groups and forums across our sites that you can get involved with, including Women at Safran, Diversity at Safran, Sports Clubs, STEM ambassadors, Employee Forum, Charity Partnerships and Wellbeing Programs.

As part of Safran's global network, joining Safran Actuation Systems UK means becoming part of a highly skilled, collaborative and forward-thinking team with opportunities to grow, innovate and make a meaningful impact in the future of aerospace.

Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme

We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities.