Senior Manufacturing Engineer - NC Programmer

Job in Lancashire, Lancashire, England, UK

Listing for: Matchtech

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-12

Job specializations:

Engineering
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 33.24 GBP Hourly GBP 33.24 HOUR

Our client, a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector, is currently seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer - NC Programmer to join their team in Samlesbury on a 12-month full-time contract. This role requires full on-site presence and Full SC clearance, subject to ITAR regulations. There are three positions available.

Key Responsibilities:

Modifying and improving NC programs for hard and soft metal components to meet quality and timeframe standards.
Creating new NC programs for hard and soft metal components as per project and business standards.
Providing build line support and rectification for tape prove activities for new or modified programs.
Collaborating across multiple manufacturing teams to ensure aligned processes and seamless delivery of programming support.

Job Requirements:

Experience in machining principles and using current CAD/CAM systems.
Understanding of design for manufacture (DFM), dimensional management (GD&T), and process planning.
Basic design principles understanding.
Proficiency in CATIA v4/5 for NC programming and modelling.
Experience in generating Condition of Supply (COS) data.
Desirable experience with Siemens NX, Autodesk Powermill / Power shape, and CGTECH Vericut (v8).

Safety:

You will be responsible for taking reasonable care of your own health and safety, ensuring high standards for safety, health, and environment (SHE) are maintained. This includes cooperating and following all instructions, reporting work-related hazards or incidents, and using all equipment for its intended purpose.

Benefits:

Inclusive work culture that values diversity and integrity.
Opportunities for professional development and growth.
Joining a leading organisation in the Defence & Security sector.
If you have experience in manufacturing engineering with specific skills in NC programming and are looking for a new opportunity within the Defence & Security sector, we would love to hear from you. Apply now to join our client's team in Samlesbury