Senior CAD/CAM Programmer
Location: Surrey (commutable from Woking, Guildford, Farnborough, Bracknell)
Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Hours: Monday – Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 (flexible start/finish)
Syntech Recruitment are supporting a well-established, technology-led manufacturing business that’s looking to bring in a Senior CAD/CAM Programmer to strengthen their machine shop team.
This is a hands-on, technically challenging role where you’ll be programming complex parts across 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines, working closely with production and quality teams to deliver right-first-time manufacturing on tight tolerances and demanding timelines.
Senior CAD/CAM Programmer Benefits
* £45,000 – £50,000 salary (DOE)
* Monthly production bonus (linked to output)
* Private pension (5% employee / 3% employer)
* 24 days holiday + bank holidays
* Private medical cover (post-probation)
* Life assurance (2x salary)
* Cycle to Work scheme
* On-site gym, fitness sessions & wellbeing initiatives
Senior CAD/CAM Programmer Duties
* Program, optimise and validate CNC programs across 3, 4 and 5-axis machines
* Develop machining strategies for complex, tight-tolerance components
* Select tooling and cutting strategies across a range of materials
* Produce setup sheets, tooling lists and full machining documentation
* Simulate and verify programs to eliminate collisions and reduce cycle times
* Support prove-outs, first-offs and production runs on the shop floor
* Troubleshoot machining issues to minimise downtime
* Work closely with production, quality and engineering teams
What they’re looking for
* Proven experience as a CAD/CAM Programmer in precision engineering
* Strong experience with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining (multi-axis essential)
* Experience machining aluminium, copper, stainless steel and exotic alloys
* Proficiency with CAD/CAM software (Mastercam, PowerMill, HyperMill, NX or similar)
* Strong understanding of tooling, cutting parameters and machining principles
* Ability to read engineering drawings and apply GD&T
Why this role?
This is a proper senior-level programming role where you’ll influence machining strategy, solve complex challenges and work on high-value, precision components.
If you enjoy being the one people go to when things get tricky on the shop floor — this will suit you.
Apply now
If this sounds like something you’d be open to, please press apply today and Zachary will reach out with further details.
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