CAD/CAM Programmer

CV-LibraryWoking, SurreypermanentPosted: 20 April 2026
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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.

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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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