Details:
- Salary: £47,000 - 52,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Denham ENG
- Date: 3 days ago
Description:
CNC Application Engineer
Denham | £47,000–£52,000 | Permanent | Days
A globally recognised aerospace manufacturer in Denham is looking for a CNC Application Engineer to join its Production Engineering team. You’ll be responsible for producing and proving out CNC programs across a range of machines in a small batch, safety-critical environment, working with both master model data and engineering drawings to drive efficient, reliable machining processes.
What you’ll be doing:
Producing CNC programs for new and existing parts using master model and engineering drawing data, applying modern manufacturing techniques
Proving out programs on the machine following strict procedures
Optimising programs to ensure reliable unmanned running of up to eight hours with minimal swarf build-up
Reprogramming existing parts to improve process, tool life, and method, or following drawing updates and amendments
Accurately timing programs to ensure SAP master routings are correct
Compiling all relevant documentation as part of a complete programming package
Requesting new tooling as required and liaising with team members on tooling, programming, and CMM inspection
Submitting drawing change requests to aid production and inspection
Supporting installations and commissioning of new machines
Keeping the Production Engineering Manager fully briefed at all times
What you need:
CNC machining experience — essential
CAD/CAM capability including modelling, drafting, and CNC machining
NX experience — desirable
Vericut experience — desirable
Experience in small batch production and lean manufacturing desirable
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Security clearance will be required
What’s on offer:
£47,000–£52,000 per annum
Days: 08:00–17:00 Mon–Thu / 08:00–12:00 Fri
Strong benefits package
Genuine progression opportunities
Long-term stability with over a decade of secured contracts
This is a permanent position with a respected name in aerospace manufacturing, working on safety-critical components where programming precision, process reliability, and attention to detail genuinely matter.
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