Wärtsilä Corporation in Havant is looking for a Senior CNC Programmer. In this hands-on role, you will lead a team responsible for providing CNC programs on time, ensuring efficient machining processes. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of engineering and CNC programming experience, proficiency with tools like Edgecam and Solid Edge, and the ability to mentor junior staff. This position emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.
13/06/2026
Full time
Wärtsilä Corporation in Havant is looking for a Senior CNC Programmer. In this hands-on role, you will lead a team responsible for providing CNC programs on time, ensuring efficient machining processes. The ideal candidate should have over 10 years of engineering and CNC programming experience, proficiency with tools like Edgecam and Solid Edge, and the ability to mentor junior staff. This position emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving skills, and a commitment to safety and quality.
Reporting to the department Manager, this is a hands on senior position where you will be responsible for the team providing CNC programs on time in line with the business schedule. Responsibilities Plan and delegate the work to the team ensuring priorities are understood. Responsible for creating offline CNC code primarily for the machining of parts on 5 Axis CNC vertical mill/turn lathes (Mazak Integrexe-1600V, e1060V8 & i500) and other CNC machines when required. Drive improvements and reduce program creation times. Maintain and develop software. Demonstrate strong offline programming skills. Create accurate tooling and set up sheets. Experience of working with super alloys - Inconel 625, Duplex, CNC, NAB. Communicate and liaise with the machinist team in a confident and understanding manner. Prepared to be flexible with working hours to suit the business needs. Work to tight deadlines to achieve on time delivery targets. Possess strong problem solving skills. Supervise and mentor junior members of the team. Clear communications and hands on approach with a strong work ethic. Drive improvements as part of continuous improvement culture. Working in a safe manner in line with the company's Health and Safety policy. Ensure quality is maintained and processes are correctly implemented to company standards. Have a flexible approach and at times move onto other disciplines within the skill set. Help with skills flex training and cross train others when required. Experience of working in a busy production office environment. Ideally Apprentice served with machinist experience background. Proficient using Edgecam, Mastercam or similar. Mazatrol - Matrixcam2 & DX Soft Control programming. Expert CAD skills. Solid Edge or similar system. Vericut - anti collision software experience. Familiar with mill turn techniques. Computer literate (Microsoft). SAP experience an advantage. Education HNC/HND desired but relevant experience will also be considered. Experience 10 years (min) Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry. 10 years (min) CNC Programming knowledge. CI experience (6 Sigma principles. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job relevant merits and abilities. Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.
13/06/2026
Full time
Reporting to the department Manager, this is a hands on senior position where you will be responsible for the team providing CNC programs on time in line with the business schedule. Responsibilities Plan and delegate the work to the team ensuring priorities are understood. Responsible for creating offline CNC code primarily for the machining of parts on 5 Axis CNC vertical mill/turn lathes (Mazak Integrexe-1600V, e1060V8 & i500) and other CNC machines when required. Drive improvements and reduce program creation times. Maintain and develop software. Demonstrate strong offline programming skills. Create accurate tooling and set up sheets. Experience of working with super alloys - Inconel 625, Duplex, CNC, NAB. Communicate and liaise with the machinist team in a confident and understanding manner. Prepared to be flexible with working hours to suit the business needs. Work to tight deadlines to achieve on time delivery targets. Possess strong problem solving skills. Supervise and mentor junior members of the team. Clear communications and hands on approach with a strong work ethic. Drive improvements as part of continuous improvement culture. Working in a safe manner in line with the company's Health and Safety policy. Ensure quality is maintained and processes are correctly implemented to company standards. Have a flexible approach and at times move onto other disciplines within the skill set. Help with skills flex training and cross train others when required. Experience of working in a busy production office environment. Ideally Apprentice served with machinist experience background. Proficient using Edgecam, Mastercam or similar. Mazatrol - Matrixcam2 & DX Soft Control programming. Expert CAD skills. Solid Edge or similar system. Vericut - anti collision software experience. Familiar with mill turn techniques. Computer literate (Microsoft). SAP experience an advantage. Education HNC/HND desired but relevant experience will also be considered. Experience 10 years (min) Engineering experience within the manufacturing industry. 10 years (min) CNC Programming knowledge. CI experience (6 Sigma principles. At Wärtsilä we value, respect and embrace all our differences, and are committed to diversity, inclusion and equal employment opportunities; everyone can be their true self and succeed based on their job relevant merits and abilities. Please note that according to Wärtsilä policy, voluntary consent for a security check may be required from candidates being considered for this position, depending on the applicable country.