Lead Offline CADCAM Programmer

  • Wärtsilä Corporation
  • Havant, Hampshire
  • 13/06/2026
Full time Information Technology Telecommunications

Job Description

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.