CAD​/CAM Programmer

We have an exciting opportunity for a CAD/CAM Programmer to join our team delivering design, engineering, and manufacturing solutions for some of the world’s most exclusive and ultra-premium car programmes.

The role of Programmer, reporting to the Machine Shop Supervisor, will be responsible for programming 3 and 5 axis CNC machines using Hyper Mill to deliver a range of components and tooling. The machine shop and its team play a key role in the manufacturing operation at TECNIQ and contribute greatly to the solutions we deliver to our clients.

If you have a passion and desire for delivering high-end products and components – intricate machining, carbon fibre mould tooling, complex jigs, and test fixtures – then this is the job for you!

TECNIQ are a creative, technology-driven design, engineering, and manufacturing business.

We develop and produce vehicle body structures and interior trim for the ultra-exclusive, ul-tra-high-value automotive sector. We are partners on premium, low-volume programmes for luxury global automotive brands such as Mercedes-AMG, McLaren, Ford GT, Aston Martin, Pininfarina, Gordon Murray and many more on such vehicles as, amongst others, the Mer-cedes AMG-ONE, Pininfarina’s Battista and Aston Martin’s Valkyrie Pro.

We deliver all aspects of design, engineering, testing and manufacture from a single facility. This vertical integration represents considerable supply chain benefits to our customers and a broad working environment for our teams.

In addition we deliver full vehicle development, including chassis and powertrain, to high net-worth heritage racers via our heritage racing division, ADP Classic Racing. We restore and rebuild high-end classic racing cars, prepare drivers, manage a programme of touring and racing, and provide full event support.

The role holder will…

• Be responsible for programming 3-axis Vertical Machining Centres (VMC’s) with the option to bolt on a 4th axis or 4th and 5th axis rotary table.
• Be responsible for programming 5-axis Universal Machining Centres (UMC’s).
• Be responsible for the programming of 3 and 5-axis machines to run low-volume production jobs.
• Be responsible for the programming of 3 and 5-axis machines to run one-off prototype parts for both in-house and custom customer requirements.
• Work with a variety of materials including aluminium, steel, plastics, epoxy tool boards and carbon fibre.
• Use their CAD skills to draw suitable fixtures for one-off solutions and/or production runs.
• Work closely with the shop floor team to assist in changes required to help streamline the machining process.
• Be responsible for assisting TECNIQ’s in-house design team with feedback on machining feasibility of complex components and tooling.
• Assist TECNIQ’s in-house training program by training apprentices and other team members when required.

The role holder will…

• Possess a good understanding of 3 and 5-axis programming techniques.
• Possess an innovative approach to problem solving.
• Possess a continuous improvement mindset to produce the best possible solution for production products.
• Approach all work in a way that ensures the finest quality output, employing necessary checks along the way.
• Be an effective and motivated team player, able to work both closely with others and in a self-guided capacity.
• Possess a flexible approach able to adapt to changing requirements at short notice.
• Have good literacy, numeracy, and IT skills, including the ability to read engineering drawings and create detailed set up documentation.
• Have the ability to remain calm under pressure.
• Maintain a professional, accountable, proactive, and helpful attitude at all times.
• Maintain the ability and maturity to give and receive feedback…