Senior CNC Machine Programmer M​/F

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense. Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Present on every continent, the Group employs 110,000 people and generated €31.3 billion in revenue in 2025. Safran holds, either independently or through partnerships, leading global or European positions in its markets.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's ''World's Best Companies 2025'' ranking. Safran Electronics & Defense is an international company with more than 19,000 employees who bring together expertise and team spirit to design high-technology solutions for the aerospace, defense and space sectors. By combining human and technological intelligence, the company develops products and services for both civil and military customers, operating on land, at sea, in the air and in space.

Senior CNC Machine Programmer Banbury Safran - Here, we craft excellence together. At Safran, excellence is a journey - and we'd love you to be a part of it. As a trusted global leader in aerospace, defence, and space, we are proud to be a company where diversity, innovation, and opportunity come together to shape a sustainable future where we can all succeed together through a shared vision.

Safran Actuation Systems UK is a world-class centre for the design, manufacture and support of actuation and flight-control solutions used across commercial, military and rotary platforms. With major sites in Wolverhampton and Banbury, our teams play a critical role in delivering innovative, reliable and safe systems that keep aircraft performing at their best. We are looking for a Senior CNC Machine Programme r to join our Banbury site.

You will provide proactive and customer focused day to day support to Operations at the Banbury facility. In addition, the role will provide ongoing support for various operational projects including the introduction of new products and equipment.

-Lead programming and setting of CNC machining centres (Mazak and Fanuc controls) for both current and new product
-Lead identification of tooling and work holding requirements for all production and R&D components
-Provide technical leadership throughout the specification and procurement of CNC machinery
-Actively manage R&D machining workload directly with R&D programme managers
-Review component drawings and lead feedback on manufacturability of designs
-Support costing of machining activities for NPI drawings
-Support manufacturability/capability studies for all new products and provide solutions for problematic features
-Provide subject matter expert level technical guidance/best practices to wider team for machining tooling and fixtures
-Provide subject matter expert level technical guidance on production process 'standard work' deck
-Provide machine setting/programming training to team members as required
-Support Operations to ensure that safety, quality and output targets for machining areas are met
-Support programming and setting of inspection equipment (CMM's, Micro Vu's, shadow graphs etc.)
-Ensure machining methods across the facility are capable of meeting quality, delivery rate, cost and lead time requirements
-Develop, improve and provide innovation to machining processes across the site, including the trial and implementation of new technologies
-Support quality investigations, providing robust containment actions and conducting root cause analysis to implement permanent corrective actions
-Identify and champion introductions of solutions that reduce manufacturing cost and improve productivity Looking after the people who make Safran great is our priority. We offer a range of flexible benefits designed to support you, both in and out of work, including:

-Competitive salary
-Company performance bonus scheme
-Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
-Private medical insurance
-Comprehensive health cash plan
-25 days annual leave  bank holidays
-Flexible benefits programme We support your ambitions with training, development, a personalised career plan and mobility opportunities. Here, we craft excellence together. We understand that diversity and inclusion make teams stronger. We are committed to fair and equitable employment practices for everyone. We know that some candidates may be put off applying for jobs…