Magellan Aerospace Blackpool has an exciting opportunity for an NC Programmer,

Engineer components using NC programming carrying out the verification of various components on all CNC machines using hands on experience and practical application as and when required.

Liaise and support internal departments throughout the introduction of new or modified programs, creating prove-out sheets

Read, understand and interpret customer specifications and engineering drawings.

Creation of component part documentation to create a stable process and to achieve a set machine runtime.

Assist within all aspects of engineering the production process, material flow and machine utilisation.

React to shop floor requirements in a timely manner including provide problem solving support to minimise production downtime.

Work with the shop floor to improve existing methods including making improvements to machining techniques using the latest tooling.

Optimisation of existing processes to drive down over capacity on machines with the objective of reducing the quoted runtimes to resolve bottlenecks in manufacture to meet CI targets.

Ability to work under pressure, to tight time scales and in support of demands from the customer.

Actively support and contribute to the continuous improvement programme and lean manufacturing whilst continually reviewing working practices to remove and reduce waste and non-value adding activities. Ensure that your work environment follows the principles of 6S.

Work in a safe manner complying with all risk assessments and procedures in line with company Health and Safety policy, taking a responsible approach to health & safety in relation to your own job role and to report any concerns to management as appropriate.

To carry out any other reasonable duties as required by management in support of a changing business environment in order to achieve organisational requirements

Good understanding of tooling selection for the required component.

Experienced machinist with working knowledge of hard metal and soft metal machining techniques

Advanced MasterCam and Vericut simulation software essential, experience of Catia V5 Programming, other CAD / CAM software beneficial

Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and customer specifications

Ability to work on own initiative and to coach and mentor more junior engineers.

Team player with the ability to bring new ideas to the table.

Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft and engine manufacturers, defence and space agencies worldwide. The organization officially adopted the name "Magellan Aerospace Corporation" in 1996; deriving it from the intrepid explorer Ferdinand Magellan. His global exploits at the turn of the 15th century established a number of firsts, so the company's vision has been to carry this same legacy into the future of the aerospace industry.

Perkbox - includes monthly treats and discounts from selected restaurants, cinemas, shops etc

Blackpool Transport 'Travel to Work Scheme' member - includes discounts on local transport routes