CNC Setter Programmer - Unique Opportunity

Unique and exciting opportunity to join the first of its kind "Prototype Lab"! Developing early product versions created to test ideas and see if they work.

An interactive role that neds a strong communicator to work between Designers and Engineers where you'll be at the forefront of developing these early products.

Safran is an international high-technology group operating in the fields of aerospace (propulsion, equipment and interiors), space and defense.

Its mission is to contribute sustainably to a safer world, where air transport becomes ever more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Safran was ranked second in the Aerospace & Defense sector in TIME magazine's World's Best Companies 2025 ranking.

In the role you will have responsibility for

- Offline CNC programming using a variety of CAD packages to create CNC programs to support production over a number manufacturing departments.
- Support production through the NPI process ensuring a robust repeatable manufacturing process is achieved, on time to the customer's standards and cost expectations.
- Support continues improvements activities at a shop floor level and at a pre-production product design level.
- Support production activities on the shop floor when needed while ensuring a good standard of 5S+1 is maintained in all working areas, and health and safety standards are being adhered to at all times.

Small team of offline programmers creating CNC programs to support production.
Using solid models to create CNC programs using a number of CAD packages.
Work with a wider range of support functions both internal and external including manufacturing engineers, design engineers, CNC setters and production operators.
Create right first time CNC programs from model data using CAD Cam software packages to support production.
Create setter documents using Microsoft excel and word .
Maintain and update program libraries and records.
Design JFT's, jigs and fixtures to aid manufacturing.
Support manufacturing and design engineers through product design reviews.
Support production with machining method issues and geometry queries.
Support the programming team through cross-functional training in line with departments training matrix requirements.

It is Essential that you are
- Minimum NVQ Level 2+3 Mechanical Engineering
- Minimum B-Tec National Diploma Mechanical Engineering
- Have a basic Knowledge of CATIA V4 / V5

Experience in Using CAD Cam Software Packages: Edgecam / MasterCam / Cimatron / Radan / Trumpf / TruTops

Experience In a Production Environment: Sheet Metal / Machine Shop 3 / 4 Axis M/c's / Vac Form CNC Routing / Composite CNC Routing

Have or are able to
- Engineering / Mechanical Background
- Conversant in Engineering Documents& Drawings
- High Attention To Details
- Build Strong Working Relationships and have "Positive Can Do Attitude"
- Work Without Supervision In A Multi-Functional Team