Senior CNC Programmer — Aerospace Machining & R&D Lead

Safran; 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

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