BUOYANCY AEROSPACE | CMM Programmer

Location: Barnoldswick, United Kingdom

Salary: GBP up to 40,000 (dependent on qualification and experience)

About BUOYANCY AEROSPACE

Enabling the free world’s leading aerospace, space, and defense institutions. BUOYANCY AEROSPACE was founded in 2022 to meet the rising demand for solutions in aerospace, space, and defense—markets underserved by a dysfunctional supply chain. We attract the most capable talent with integrity and build and leverage generative AI for digital and physical solutions. We are proud to contribute significantly to the most prestigious and complex aerospace, space, and defense platforms—some under confidential mandates.

We are not a company of promises. With active production facilities in the UK and Germany and a growing workforce of currently >150 employees, we are scaling rapidly, but already delivering to our customers.

Our culture is highly purpose-driven, constantly delivering innovation, exceptional standards, execution. This is a high-performance environment. If you seek meaningful work at the intersection of technology and defense, this is the place for you. Those looking for the comfort of a standard role are discouraged from applying.

The Role: CMM Programmer

We are seeking an CMM Programmer for BUOYANCY AEROSPACE V1 Ltd, based in Barnoldswick. This permanent position calls for a detail-oriented and proactive individual to develop and execute precise measurement programs, ensuring top-notch quality in a dynamic aerospace environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Metrology Process Optimization:

• Create best practice programming.
• Leverage PC-DMIS software to streamline measurement workflows and enhance data analysis capabilities.
• Utilize advanced knowledge of first principal inspection techniques to optimize metrology processes and ensure the highest level of accuracy and efficiency.

Equipment Management and Utilization:

• Oversee the operation and maintenance of recently acquired CMMs, maximizing their potential to meet and exceed quality standards.
• Develop and implement best practices for equipment utilization, calibration, and upkeep.

Nesting Solution Design and Implementation:

• Design and implement a cutting-edge nesting solution for parts, optimizing material usage and production efficiency.
• Develop quick-load mechanisms to streamline the loading and unloading process, minimizing downtime and increasing throughput.

Quality Assurance and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with all relevant quality standards, regulations, and industry best practices.
• Implement robust quality control measures to identify and address any deviations or discrepancies in measurement data.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Collaborate closely with engineering, production, and quality assurance teams to support product development and manufacturing processes.
• Act as a subject matter expert on metrology-related matters, providing guidance and support as needed.

Required Qualifications

• Extensive experience (3+ years) in metrology, particularly within the aerospace industry.
• Proficiency in operating and programming Coordinate Measuring Machines (CMM), preferably with experience using PC-DMIS software.
• Strong understanding of first principal inspection techniques and metrology best practices.
• Proven leadership experience, with the ability to inspire and motivate teams to achieve exceptional results.
• Bachelor\’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Aerospace Engineering, or a related field. Would be welcomed but not essential.
• Excellent analytical skills and attention to detail, with a focus on continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate across different teams and departments.

We expect the highest possible standards of motivation and work ethics, a clear commitment to our company values of purpose, excellence, innovation, and team culture.

What We Offer

• Strategic Impact: Shape critical operational processes and establish a legacy of excellence in a rapidly scaling organization.
• Prestige and Innovation: Work on high-stakes projects that define the future of aerospace, space, and defense.
• Meritocratic Culture: Join an organization where excellence, integrity, and results are the foundation of everything we do.

BUOYANCY AEROSPACE V1 Ltd. is an equal opportunity employer; employment with us is governed on the basis of merit, competence and qualifications and will not be influenced in any manner by race, colour, religion, age, gender, national origin/ethnicity, veteran status, disability status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, mental or physical disability or any other legally protected status.