Lead Offline CADCAM Programmer

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 will include:

• 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

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• 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.

For a confidential conversation or to request a full job description, please get in touch with a copy of your up-to-date CV.