Machine Shop Programmer in Basingstoke, Hampshire

Blatchford is a multi-award-winning, global manufacturer of some of the world’s most advanced prosthetic technology, bespoke seating solutions and orthotic devices. Our evidence-based approach and commitment to continuously challenge possibilities ensures our mobility solutions prioritise the wellbeing and long-term health of our users. Through innovation, science, technology, and maintaining a clear focus on people, we make mobility possible.

We have an exciting opportunity for a CMM Programmer to join our QC Team at our brand new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Basingstoke.

The role:

As CMM Programmer, you will proactively pursue continuous quality improvement activities, provide QC engineering/technical support as required. You will develop measurement and CMM capabilities and continually improve the qualitative and quantitative activities throughout the Quality Control Department.

Key duties and responsibilities:

• Programming / operating / managing CMMs and all related tasks.
• Writing and proving out own programmes without supervision.
• Producing/interpreting and analysing CMM results.
• Using all other company measuring equipment as part of the verification process of parts as required.
• Liaising with all required interfaces in particular Design and Manufacturing Engineering as applicable.
• Working on your own and as part of a team.
• Working to time plans and priorities as agreed.
• Carrying out investigations as required.
• Assisting where required in quality improvement with subcontractors and suppliers.
• Responsible for assisting in all department tasks as required.
• Maintaining and managing company CMM programmes.
• Assisting in the pursuit of companywide ownership and implementation of quality improvement and corrective action systems.
• Investigating new/alternative Methods of Inspection.
• Design tooling and fixturing as required for new and existing products.
• Creating CAD models and drawings.
• Reverse engineering of CMM fixtures when required.
• Liaising with suppliers (as required) to manufacture fixtures.

What are we looking for?

As CMM Programmer, you will have the following:

Key skills and experience:

• Degree or OMC/HNC equivalent.
• Working knowledge of ISO9001, ISO13485.
• MS Office experience to a minimum of intermediate level.
• Programming Video Measuring Machine (VMM).
• Good working knowledge of SolidWorks software.
• Strong communicator with good interpersonal skills.
• Analytical skills.
• Ability to work as part of a team and independently with minimum support.

What can we offer you?

As CMM Programmer, you will receive the following benefits:

• Competitive salary.
• 25 days holiday – increased after service.
• Option to purchase additional annual leave.
• Pension.
• On demand pay.
• Health cash plan.
• Discounted shopping/leisure activity vouchers.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Opportunity to be part of an award-winning organisation with a culture that centres around our core values; courage, learning, integrity, collaboration, and innovation.