Toolpath Programmer
Working Hours/Shift Pattern:
Mon-Fri 40hrs or 4on 4 off
Role Purpose (Job Profile):
To produce high quality programs in sufficient time to meet the demands set out by the development and production plans for the formula one race car as well as external customers
Main Duties:
To carry out programming operations using Computer Aided Manufacture and Simulation Tools as directed by Tool Path Programming Manager
To supply Production Engineered solutions in the form of CNC programs and all accompanying information to a level that will enable right first-time manufacture in an efficient timescale.
To ensure components are produced in the most efficient, cost-effective way whilst keeping lead times to a minimum. This will involve liaising with other departments such as the Drawing Office, Machine Shop and Pattern Shop, etc.
To design and supply relevant information for any jig or fixtures necessary for part work holding during manufacture.
To supply all information to other business areas to allow efficient part manufacture eg; Drawings for on-line programmed operations, stage information to allow effective Inspection processing etc.
To ensure all relevant data regarding scheduling of work is kept up to date and accurate.
Key Accountabilities:
Fulfil all organisational expectations, including but not limited to the following:
Understand and work in line with Williams Values & Behaviours, encouraging others to do the same.
Ensure understanding of and compliance with health and safety obligations.
Maintain personal high standards of behaviour and conduct, being a positive ambassador for the department.
Ensure you adhere to brand rules and maintain high standards of department presentation.
Work to quality standards and identify and contribute ways to continuously improve department and personal performance.
Ensure understanding of cost cap rules and requirements.
Core Competencies:
Ability to create CNC code using NX CAM
Using simulation software (Vericut) to ensure collision free optimised programs for manufacture.
Knowledge of design for manufacture to aid right first time in the shortest time possible.
Production engineering experience to identify from drawing and model the efficient method of manufacture.
Qualifications and Experience Level:
Apprentice trained in Mechanical Production Engineering.
Working knowledge and experience using CNC 3,4, 5axis machining centres.
Experience in NX CAM
Experience using Vericut Simulation
Experience in programming for Turing, Mill Tun and Milling
Knowledge of G and M codes
Experience in cutter selection for optimised programming and efficient cost-effective manufacture
This job description is not exhaustive, and the job holder will be required to carry out from time-to-time tasks in addition to the above that will be both reasonable and within their capabilities.
Additional Information
Atlassian Williams F1 Team is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity and inclusion. We are happy to discuss reasonable job adjustments.