Senior Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming)

SAM NI; Portadown; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

JW Kane in Portadown, UK, is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming) to bring aerospace products into production and optimise manufacturing processes.

The role involves offline CNC programming for 3–5 axis milling, fixture design, tool selection, NC code verification, and creating work instructions. Collaboration with Production, Quality and suppliers is essential for on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
• HND or engineering degree; apprenticeship route accepted.

Responsibilities

• Offline CNC programming for aerospace components on 3–5 axis milling machines.
• Design fixtures and work-holding devices.
• Select cutting tools and test tool packages.
• Verify NC code using Vericut.
• Create process books and work instructions for machine setup.
• Collaborate with Production and Quality to optimise methods.
• Support bids with manufacturing concepts and quotations.
• Update ERP with component information.
• Coordinate with tooling suppliers to introduce new tooling technology.
• Liaise with subcontractors to deliver programs on time and to specification.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM software

Machining strategies

G & M codes

Lean / Six Sigma

Education

HND / Engineering degree

Apprenticeship route accepted

Tools

MasterCAM

Hypermill

EdgeCAM

CATIA V5

Vericut

Job description

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Senior Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming)

We're recruiting a Senior Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming). You'll bring new aerospace products into production and improve our manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities and duties

• Offline CNC programming of aerospace components on 3, 4 and 5 axis milling machines using CAM software (MasterCAM or CATIA V5)
• Design of fixtures and work holding devices
• Selection of efficient cutting tool packages and tool testing
• Verification of NC code using Vericut
• Creating process booklets and work instruction for machine set-up and tool assembly
• Work closely with Production and Quality departments to improve and optimise current manufacturing methods
• Support Marketing/Sales teams by designing manufacturing concepts for potential projects and assisting with quotations
• Update ERP system with all relevant information for each component
• Work with tooling manufacturers to introduce latest tooling technology and strategies
• Liaise with external programming sub-contractors to deliver programs on time and within customer specification

Skills and experience

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer: 5+ years' experience in a High Precision Engineering Environment
• A Higher National Diploma (HND) or Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline. Alternatively, we welcome applications from candidates who have completed a full engineering apprenticeship alongside relevant, demonstrable manufacturing experience.
• Experience using CAM software, e.g. MasterCAM, Hypermill, EdgeCAM, CATIA V5 or similar
• Knowledge of G & M Codes
• Knowledge of CNC machining strategies and processes

The ideal candidate will meet the following criteria

Criteria

• Knowledge of Advanced NC functions such as Macro Programming, Probing, etc.
• Knowledge of multiple NC control systems, e.g. FANUC, Heidenhain, Siemens, etc.
• Project Management Experience
• Experience using Lean Tools, e.g. Six Sigma

Additional Information

Working hours

Monday-Thursday, 7.00 am-4.00 pm; Friday, 7.00 am-12 noon

Friday 30th October