Offline Programmer – £44,800–£49,800

Location: Poole, Dorset

Salary: £44,800–£49,800 per year

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

A well-established precision engineering business in Poole is looking for an experienced Offline Programmer to join its manufacturing engineering team.

This is an opportunity to develop CNC programmes for 3, 4 and 5-axis machining, support production, and help improve manufacturing processes, quality and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Create and develop offline CNC programmes for 3, 4 and 5-axis machine tools.

Produce tool definitions, setup sheets and tooling plans.

Prove out programmes and support their transition into production.

Develop and improve manufacturing processes to increase efficiency and quality.

Define production routings, tooling, workholding and inspection

requirements.

Work with quality teams to ensure inspection plans are met.

Support root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.

Contribute to new product introduction and lifecycle planning.Essential Skills & Experience

Proven experience as an Offline Programmer.

Background in CNC machining, including milling and turning.

Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications.

Experience with CAD/CAM software, ideally Fusion 360 or similar.

Knowledge of multi-axis machining and tooling strategies.

Understanding of lean manufacturing principles.

Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.

Confident communication skills when working across teams.What's on Offer?

£44,800–£49,800 annual salary.

Full-time, permanent employment.

Involvement in advanced multi-axis machining projects.

The opportunity to improve manufacturing processes and performance.

A supportive, technically focused engineering environment.

Long-term career progression opportunities.Interested?

If you're an experienced Offline Programmer looking for your next opportunity in precision engineering, we'd like to hear from you.

Call Rio at Holt Engineering on (phone number removed) to find out more or apply today