CNC Programmer / Production Engineer

Due to continued business growth, we are looking to recruit a driven and experienced CNC Programmer/Production Engineer to join a leading manufacturer near Keighley. This provides an opportunity to join an extremely stable and expanding British manufacturer who are a household name in their industry. This role will involve working within the machine shop and also supporting the Manufacturing Engineering function of the business by creating new CNC Programs using FeatureCAM and Vericut.
The successful candidate will have a demonstrable background in CNC Machining and Programming within a precision manufacturing environment . Strong working knowledge of Siemens is advantageous however those with indepth knowledge of Mazatrol/ Fanuc would also be considered. Experience with CAM Software such as FeatureCAM/ Siemens NX/ Vericut would also be advantageous.
Hours - Monday - Friday 0745AM - 4PM (Flexitime available)
Flexibility to support on shifts is also required as needed.
OT available, paid at x1.5 - up to 10 hours per week available. - realistic earnings of £50k
Role Description
* Analyse engineering drawings and data supplied by the engineering department to aid the “make/ buy” decisions.
* Determine the best method of manufacturing new components based on current available processes for CNC Lathes, Grinders, Machining centres and other plant equipment.
* Specifies and designs jigs and fixtures.
* Create component setups within CAD for virtual machining and NC code generation in CAM Package
* Select tools required for manufacturing as designed.
* Determine dimension and configuration of machining cuts, selection of cutting tools, machine speeds, feed rates and direction of machine cutting path.
* Delivers quality CNC programs incorporation innovative methods to aid cycle time reduction within area of responsibility
* Ensures successful prove out of programs and maintains control utilising the company’s tool management system
* Review existing manufacturing programs and processes to propose changes to achieve optimal performance
Qualifications / Skills
* Ideally timeserved in Mechanical Engineering.
* Demonstrable experience in CNC Programming/ Production Engineering
* Knowledge of Siemens, Mazatrol or Fanuc Controls.
* Practical knowledge of milling, boring, turning and grinding processes.
* Selection and design of tooling, jigs and fixtures for component manufacturing
* Knowledge of FeatureCAM/ SiemensNX / Vericut - advantageous
* Excellent IT Skills - MS Office ( Excel/ Outlook etc)
This vacancy is being advertised by Complete Talent Services Ltd who are acting as an Employment Agency