N/C Programmer

Fantastic challenges. Amazing opportunities.

GKN Aerospace is reimagining air travel: going further, faster and greener! Fuelled by great people whose expertise and creativity sets the standards in our industry, we're inspired by the opportunities to innovate and break boundaries. We're proud to play a part in protecting the world's democracies. And we're committed to putting sustainability at the centre of everything we do, opening up and protecting our planet. With over 15,000 employees across 41 manufacturing sites in 13 countries we serve over 90% of the world's aircraft and engine manufacturers. There are no limits to where you can take your career.

Job Summary

Under the direct supervision of the Manager Manufacturing Engineering, this position creates work instructions and prepares programs to be read by controllers on computer numerically controlled machines for the purpose of producing precision machined metal parts in conformance with customer design specifications.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepares Numerical Control Programs and related documentation for producing a precision part on a numerical Control machine
• Methodize cutting approach for optimum efficiency of material removal and part compliance
• Select cutting tools suitable for particular part/machine tool
• Prove out Numerical Control programs on the shop floor
• Follow the part progress through inspection and other processing cycles for discrepancies and optimizations
• Liaison with customer as required regarding delivery, blueprint questions, lean ideas, cost reductions, etc.
• Identifies improvement opportunities in NC programming
• Provides support for machine operations
• Creates process sheets that clearly define Process Procedures
• Perform other related duties as required
• Adhere to strict schedule and budget restraints

Required Qualifications

Required Qualifications:

• CATIA V5 experience
• Six (6) plus years related experience and a Bachelors or Associates degree in Mechanical Engineering Technology (or related field) or ten (10) plus years related experience with no degree

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred Qualification:

• GKN Experience
• Experience in tool (fixture) design
• Knowledge/Experience using Vericut
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts
• Ability to grasp modern technology quickly
• Must be a good communicator
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects
• Enthusiastic, cooperative, and positive behavior

We'll offer you fantastic challenges and amazing opportunities. This is your chance to be part of an organisation that has proven itself to be at the cutting edge of our industry; and is committed to pushing the boundaries even further. And with some of the best training on offer in the industry, who knows how far you can go?

A Great Place to work needs a Great Way of Working

Everyone is welcome to apply to GKN. We believe that we can only achieve our ambitions through a coming together of diverse minds who enjoy collaborating in an inspirational environment. Through our commitment to diversity, inclusion and belonging and by living our five powerful principles we've created a culture where everyone feels welcome to contribute. It's a culture that won us 'The Best Workplace Culture Award' last year. By embracing and celebrating what makes us unique we encourage everyone to bring their full self to work.

We're also committed to providing an accessible recruitment process, so if you require reasonable adjustments at any stage during our recruitment process please get in touch and let us know.

We are the place where human dreams, plus human endeavour, shape the future of aerospace innovation and technology.