Lead Offline CADCAM Programmer
Job in
Portsmouth, Hampshire County, PO5, England, UK
Listed on 2026-10-05
Listing for:
Fortress Recruit Limited
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-10-05
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Machinist, CMM Programmer/Operator, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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- 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
- 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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