CNC Miller

BAE Systems
Chelmsford
GBP 30,000 - 50,000
Job description
Location(s): Chelmsford

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

CNC Machinist / Programmer

We currently have a vacancy for an experienced CNC machinist to work at our site in Great Baddow, Chelmsford.

As a CNC machinist within our manufacturing centre, you will be instrumental in assisting with the delivery of innovative research projects to quality, time and budget. Liaising with engineering and technical staff within the BAE Systems’ Digital Intelligence Laboratories (DI Labs), this role will provide you with the chance to become involved in challenging activities within a friendly and dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities as a CNC Machinist will involve:
  1. Manufacturing small batch / prototype and production components ranging from highly accurate aerospace components to lab use demonstrator items within time and budget.
  2. Programming, setting and running 3 axis CNC milling machines using CADCAM software and via the machine control, with a desire to advance to 5 axis programming and setting in the future.
  3. Operating manual milling machines and lathes.
  4. Working on your own initiative and demonstrating a flexible working attitude.
  5. Ensuring all manufacturing activities are undertaken in line with AI Labs process and SHE requirements.

Essential Skills and Qualifications

  1. Experienced CNC milling machinist.
  2. 3D CADCAM programming experience.
  3. Able to programme, set and operate different machine tools, as well as operate manual milling machines and lathes.
  4. Qualified to NVQ Level 3 Engineering (or equivalent) or higher.
  5. Apprentice trained.

Desirable Skills

  1. Experience of working closely with designers and engineers to assist with the DFM attributes of new hardware design.
  2. Experience of aerospace component manufacture, first article inspection reports, etc.

What We're Looking For In You

You will have strong problem-solving skills and excellent communication skills to effectively articulate technical information to a variety of engineers and customers. You will be expected to gain security clearance for this role.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

By embracing technology, we can interact, collaborate and create together, even when we’re working remotely from one another. Diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of BAE Systems Digital Intelligence. We are proud to have an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives, skills, life experiences and backgrounds - the best and brightest minds - can work together to achieve excellence and realise individual and organisational potential.
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