Senior CNC Programmer Job Birmingham area,England UK,Manufacturing / Production

CNC Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer

We're hiring a CNC Programmer for a modern, engineering-driven manufacturing company focused on aerospace, defense, and other highly complex precision-machined components. We believe great manufacturing starts with great engineering, world-class programming, and automation that allows our machinists to focus on making exceptional parts.

This is not a traditional programming role. We're looking for someone who can take ownership of the entire manufacturing process—from customer model and drawing review through process development, first article approval, and production release.

If you're currently programming complex aerospace, defense, medical device, or high-precision components and want to work with cutting-edge equipment, advanced automation, and a growing engineering-focused organization, we'd like to speak with you.

You’ll have the opportunity to work with:

Siemens NX CAM
Hermle 5-Axis Machining Centers
Heller Horizontal Machining Centers
Zayer Large-Format Machining Platforms
DN Solutions Machining Centers
Siemens Sinumerik & Heidenhain Controls
Wenzel CMM Systems
Keyence Inspection Technology
Lang & FCS Modular Workholding
Haimer Tool Presetting Systems

What You’ll Do:

Develop CNC programs using Siemens NX CAM for complex 3-axis, 4-axis, 5-axis, simultaneous 5-axis, and mill-turn applications
Own manufacturing process development from model review through production release
Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including manufacturing planning, tooling strategy, work holding concepts, setup development, and first article execution
Translate engineering drawings, GD&T, specifications, and customer requirements into repeatable manufacturing processes
Create setup sheets, tooling documentation, work instructions, and process documentation
Support fixture and work holding development using modular and custom fixturing solutions
Partner closely with machinists during prove-outs, first articles, troubleshooting, and production launches
Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time reduction, setup reduction, tool life optimization, and process stability
Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Operations, Customers, and Suppliers to ensure successful execution of complex programs
Mentor machinists and junior programmers on machining strategy and process discipline

10+ years of CNC programming experience in a precision manufacturing environment
Proven experience programming complex 5-axis and/or mill-turn machining centers
Expert understanding of GD&T, engineering drawings, and manufacturing process development
Ability to take a part from model and print review through first article and production release
Siemens NX CAM experience
Aerospace, defense, medical device, or other high-precision manufacturing experience
Experience with AS9100 environments, first articles, and NPI programs
Familiarity with Siemens, Heidenhain, Fanuc, Mazak, or Okuma controls
Experience machining titanium, stainless steel, nickel alloys, or other difficult materials
Exposure to automation, probing, on-machine inspection, or lights-out manufacturing
Experience mentoring machinists or junior programmers

Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
Company-paid life insurance.
401(k) retirement plan with company match.
Paid time off and paid holidays.
Professional development, technical training, and advancement within a growing organization

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