Senior CNC Programmer / Machine Shop Leader (5-Axis & Mill-Turn) – Andover, Hampshire
Salary: Negotiable, depending on experience
Type: Permanent, full time, on site (own transport needed)
McGlynn Personnel is recruiting on behalf of a long-established, AS9100-approved precision engineering manufacturer in Andover. It produces high-precision machined components for aerospace, defence, power generation (including nuclear) and oil and gas customers. The business has invested in its facility and CNC machine tools and is growing – so it needs a senior CNC programmer who can also lead the machine shop.
The role
- Program 5-axis machining centres and mill-turn machines from 3D models and drawings, using CAD/CAM and at the control
- Prove out new parts and programs; improve cycle times, tooling and fixturing
- Lead the machine shop day to day: priorities, planning work through the machines, keeping jobs on schedule
- Support, train and develop CNC setters and operators; be the go-to person for technical problems
- Design fixtures and work-holding; drive right-first-time and quality on aerospace and defence work
- Work with operations, quality and engineering on new jobs, quoting input and capacity planning
Key skills and experience
- Strong CNC programming on 5-axis and mill-turn machines, ideally in precision, small-batch subcontract machining
- Fanuc control experience is important; Mazatrol, Siemens or Heidenhain a plus
- Good CAD/CAM skills (e.g. Fusion 360, Mastercam, Esprit, hyperMILL)
- Hands-on setting and running of the machines yourself
- Experience leading a machine shop, CNC cell or shift is ideal – a strong programmer ready to step up will be considered
- Aerospace, defence or regulated manufacturing experience an advantage
- Full right to work in the UK (sponsorship not available)
- Senior, influential role with genuine ownership of how the machine shop runs
- Interesting, high-precision parts for leading aerospace, defence and energy customers
- Modern 5-axis and mill-turn equipment with continued investment
Senior CNC Programmer / Machine Shop Leader (5-Axis & Mill-Turn) in Andover employer: McGlynn Personnel | Industry 4.0 & Industry 5.0 Talent Partners
McGlynn Personnel | Industry 4.0 & Industry 5.0 Talent Partners is an attractive employer due to its focus on precision engineering and commitment to employee development. The company provides competitive salaries and opportunities for professional growth in a supportive work environment.
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