Lead Offline CADCAM Programmer

Fortress Recruit is supporting a leading global engineering organisation with the recruitment of a Lead Offline CADCAM Programmer based in Portsmouth. This is a senior, hands on position leading a CNC programming team and taking responsibility for delivering accurate, efficient programmes to support a busy and technically demanding manufacturing environment.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Planning and allocating CNC programming work across the team

• Creating offline CNC programmes for complex 5 axis mill turn machinery

• Developing programmes for Mazak and other CNC equipment

• Creating tooling and machine setup documentation

• Improving programming processes and reducing programme creation times

• Developing and maintaining CNC programming software and systems

• Working closely with machinists to ensure programmes are practical and production ready

• Supporting continuous improvement across the programming function

• Supervising and mentoring junior programmers

• Supporting skills development and cross training within the team

• Ensuring quality, safety and delivery requirements are consistently achieved

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 10 years' CNC programming experience within manufacturing

• A strong machinist or apprentice trained background

• Extensive offline CNC programming experience

• Strong experience with 5 axis mill turn machining

• Experience with Mazak machinery and Mazatrol programming

• Proficiency with Edgecam, Mastercam or similar CAM software

• Strong CAD skills, ideally Solid Edge or a similar system

• Good knowledge of tooling, work holding and fixture requirements

• Experience working with complex materials such as Inconel, Duplex or NAB would be advantageous

• Knowledge of mill turn machining techniques

• Vericut or other anti collision software experience would be beneficial

• Knowledge of ISO programming would be advantageous

• Experience of continuous improvement and Six Sigma principles

• Strong communication, problem solving and team leadership skills

• HNC/HND desirable, although relevant experience will be considered

This is a senior technical role within a high precision manufacturing environment, offering the opportunity to lead a specialist programming team whilst remaining closely involved in complex CNC programming and continuous improvement.

This is a full time, permanent position based onsite in Portsmouth, offering a salary up to £53K DoE, plus bonus and comprehensive benefits package.

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