Job 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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