CNC Machinist in Northampton

About the Company

BPA is a leading precision engineering specialist based in Daventry, providing complete turnkey solutions across the design, manufacture, and assembly of high-precision components and complex assemblies for the Motorsport, Automotive, Aerospace and Defence sectors. With over 10 years’ experience and driven by innovation, quality, and engineering excellence, BPA combines advanced manufacturing capabilities with a highly skilled team to deliver exceptional results for some of the world’s most demanding industries. As a rapidly growing business operating at the forefront of precision engineering, we are committed to continuous improvement, investment in technology, and developing talented people who share our passion for performance and precision.

What you will be doing:

We are looking for a skilled and driven CNC Machinist to join our busy precision engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with cutting-edge 5-axis machining technology, producing high-precision components for a variety of demanding applications. Working on advanced Matsuura 5-axis machining centres with Fanuc controls, you will play a key role in delivering complex, high-quality parts in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. You'll be responsible for setting, operating, and optimising machining processes while maintaining exceptional standards of quality, efficiency, and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Set, operate, and optimise the latest 5-axis CNC machining centres, including Matsuura (Fanuc) and DMG (Heidenhain) machines, ensuring maximum machine performance and productivity.
• Lead, mentor, and support a team of two machinists, driving high standards of workmanship, efficiency, and continuous development.
• Manage daily production activities, coordinating workflow, machine utilisation, and resources to ensure production schedules and customer delivery deadlines are consistently achieved.
• Prove out prototype and new production components, providing detailed feedback to the CAM programming team on tooling selection, cutting strategies, speeds, and feeds to optimise manufacturing processes.
• Ensure production control plans, quality procedures, and engineering standards are adhered to throughout the manufacturing process.
• Read, interpret, and work from detailed engineering drawings, technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Perform in-process inspections using a range of manual measuring equipment and gauges, ensuring components meet exacting quality standards and tight tolerances.
• Troubleshoot machining, tooling, and production issues, implementing corrective actions to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with Quality, Planning, Engineering, and Management teams to resolve technical challenges, improve processes, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor production performance, identify opportunities for process optimisation, and contribute to ongoing operational excellence projects.
• Maintain a safe, organised, and professional working environment in line with company health, safety, and quality standards.
• Maintaining our ISO9001 standards and processes.

What we are looking for

• Proven experience as a CNC Machinist within a precision engineering environment, with strong expertise in 5-axis machining of prototype and low-volume, high-complexity components.
• Extensive experience operating, setting, and programming CNC machining centres, ideally Matsuura (Fanuc) and/or DMG (Heidenhain) machines.
• Advanced knowledge of Fanuc controls, including probing cycles, kinematics, G-code programming, tooling optimisation, and machine setup techniques.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, GD&T, manufacturing processes, and precision inspection methods.
• Experience using a wide range of measuring equipment to verify components against tight tolerances and exacting quality standards.
• Previous experience in a senior machinist, team leader, or supervisory capacity, with the ability to lead, mentor, and develop others.
• Demonstrated ability to manage production priorities, coordinate workloads, and deliver against production schedules and customer deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify process improvements and resolve technical manufacturing challenges.
• Self-motivated, reliable, and proactive, with the ability to work independently while contributing effectively as part of a high-performing team.
• Exceptional attention to detail, a commitment to quality, and a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong commitment to health, safety, and maintaining high standards of housekeeping and workplace organisation.

If you are a skilled CNC professional looking to take the next step in your career and play a key role in leading production operations, we would like to hear from you.