Production Engineering Programmer

Baker Perkins a technology brand of Coperion owned by Hillenbrand is a trusted technology provider in the food industry operating from the UK and USA. We offer comprehensive solutions from design to lifetime support for leading brands worldwide. Our continuous innovation in equipment and processes along with services leveraging the latest technology ensures efficiency and us at Baker Perkins where we push boundaries in the food industry.

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Production Engineering Programmer

Job Purpose
As a CNC Production Engineering Programmer you will play a pivotal role in supporting and advancing our CNC machining and manufacturing processes. This technical role focuses on programming process improvement and hands-on support for our expanding machine shop ensuring the highest standards of safety quality cost efficiency and delivery.

Main Duties

• Provide technical expertise in CNC machining methods tooling and work holding.
• Create validate and optimize CNC programs for a variety of machines (including 3 4 and 5-axis equipment) using CAD/CAM software (Hypermill NX SolidWorks or similar).
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes and procedures with a focus on lean manufacturing and waste reduction.
• Support the shop floor with new programs troubleshoot issues and proactively seek process efficiencies.
• Engineer production requirements to meet manufacturing schedules and business needs.
• Interface between technical teams and shop floor personnel ensuring seamless communication and workflow.
• Maintain accurate cost databases to support sales quotations and drive cost reduction initiatives.
• Produce detailed Methods of Manufacture for machined components.
• Undertake specific projects and support the Production Engineering Manager as required.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement and uphold all Health & Safety policies.

Candidate Profile
We are open to candidates with a range of skills and experiences. The ideal candidate will be hands-on andtechnically minded engineer with:

• Proven experience in CNC programming and machining ideally with both milling and turning expertise.
• Strong background in working with challenging materials (e.g. high-end tool steels hard metals).
• A relevant recognized apprenticeship e.g. engineeringturning milling and grinding or the equivalent experience.
• Proficiency in CAD/CAM systems (Hypermill NX SolidWorks or similar).
• Experience optimizing setups reducing cycle times and implementing lean manufacturing principles (5S waste reduction efficiency improvements).
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to process improvement.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively across teams.
• Experience supporting and collaborating with shop floor personnel.
• Yellow/Green Belt in Lean Six Sigma or similar lean manufacturing qualifications is desirable.
• A team player mindsetvaluing collaboration over hierarchy and enjoying close-knit supportive working relationships.

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Who we are:

Coperion is an industry leader in compounding and extrusion feeding and weighing bulk material handling and service bringing a wealth of know-how and experience to the market. Customers benefit from Coperions divisions of Polymer Equipment & Systems and Service that are optimally networked on a global basis to offer ultimate support in the design manufacturing and implementation of ideal systems. Staffed by engineers chemists technicians and a variety of industry experts these Divisions form a powerhouse of process solutions for their is an Operating Company of Hillenbrand.

Hillenbrand (NYSE: HI) is a global industrial company that provides highly-engineered mission-critical processing equipment and solutions to customers in over 100 countries around the world. Our portfolio is composed of leading industrial brands that serve large attractive end markets including durable plastics food and recycling. Guided by our Purpose Shape What Matters For Tomorrow we pursue excellence collaboration and innovation to consistently shape solutions that best serve our associates customers communities and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: .

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