Computer Numerical Control Programmer

Job Description

Production Engineer

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Hampshire

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£50 000 plus incredible benefits such as…

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• Excellent pension and life assurance scheme

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• Free on‑site parking

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• Career development and progression opportunities

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• 34 days’ holiday (including bank holidays)

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• Health cash plan

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• Health and wellbeing services

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• Employee discount scheme

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• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

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• Cycle to Work scheme

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• Profit‑sharing scheme

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• Reward and recognition programmes

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Are you ready to join a company with fantastic job security and a track record of internal progression opportunities?

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The Role

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We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to support and enhance our engineering and manufacturing operations. This role will focus on programming, setting, and proving new products across a range of CNC machining centres and lathes, while driving continuous improvement and best‑practice manufacturing standards.

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You will play a key role in developing efficient production methods, supporting shop‑floor operations, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.

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Key Responsibilities

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• Provide engineering solutions using online and offline CNC programming from customer drawings and 3D models.

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• Set up and prove CNC programs on 3, 4, and 5‑axis machining centres to production standard.

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• Create detailed manufacturing process plans, routings, and load data into the ERP system.

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• Produce clear shop‑floor documentation including tooling lists, fixtures, gauges, and set‑up sheets.

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• Review existing CNC programs and manufacturing methods to identify improvement opportunities.

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• Develop and implement best practices to improve production capacity, quality, and reliability.

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• Investigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.

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• Work closely with Engineering, Production, and Shop‑Floor teams to support manufacturing activities.

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• Provide technical support and information to Quality and Inspection teams when required.

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• Manage personal workload and priorities under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.

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• Produce accurate 2D dimensional stage drawings and 3D models to support manufacture.

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• Create and review customer documentation, plans, and specifications as required.

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• Design fixtures to aid manufacture in collaboration with shop‑floor engineers.

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• Maintain detailed records of designs, tooling, drawings, bills of materials, and calculations.

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• Understand and document the effects of material treatments and coatings to ensure compliant parts.

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• Train and mentor others where appropriate.

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• Carry out additional tasks as directed by the Engineering Manager.

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Skills & Experience Required

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• Ability to create CNC programs, solid/surface models, and drawings using CAM systems.

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• Experience working with a wide range of materials to tight tolerances.

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• Strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GD&T).

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• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

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• Passion for product quality, process excellence, and customer satisfaction.

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• Proven experience programming, setting, and operating 3, 4, and 5‑axis Mill/Turn machines.

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• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and treatments.

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Qualifications

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• Apprentice trained background, or equivalent engineering qualification.

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Working Hours:

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• Monday to Thursday: 7:30am – 4:30pm

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• Friday: 8:00am – 1:00pm

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