{"id":1144588,"url":"https://alion.io/job/airbus-senior-manufacturing-systems-engineer-cnc-programmer","title":"Senior Manufacturing Systems Engineer / CNC Programmer","company":{"id":3100,"name":"Airbus","domain":"airbus.com","url":"https://alion.io/company/airbus","size_band":"5000+","is_staffing_agency":false,"is_intermediary":false,"ats_vendor":"Workday","truth_index":{"grade":"A","score":99,"open_postings":106,"ghost_share":0,"stale_share":0.009,"repost_share":0.038,"time_to_fill_p50_days":27,"computed_at":"2026-09-23T05:45:00Z"}},"role":"Industrial Engineering","role_family":"Industrial Engineering","seniority":"senior","employment_type":"full_time","work_mode":"on_site","remote_scope":null,"hiring_geo_confidence":"structured","locations":["Prestwick, United Kingdom"],"countries":["GB"],"hiring_countries":[],"hiring_countries_total":0,"salary":{"min":44348,"max":null,"currency":"GBP","period":"year","gross":null,"usd_annual":58920},"salary_estimate":null,"experience_years_min":null,"visa_sponsorship":false,"relocation_package":false,"has_equity":false,"technologies":[],"status":"live","first_seen_at":"2026-09-23T14:16:45Z","employer_posted_date":"2026-09-23","last_verified_at":"2026-09-23T17:57:20Z","board_verified":true,"closed_at":null,"days_open":0,"trust":{"level":"ok","repost_count":null,"flags":[],"days_open":0},"description":"Job Description:\nLocation: Prestwick, Ayrshire\nHours: 37 hours per week (half-day Friday)\nType: Full-time\nSalary: From £44,348\nGrade: E\nTravel Required: Occasional\nWork Location: Site-based (100%)\nJoin One of Ayrshire’s largest Engineering Employers\nPrestwick Aerosystems is proud to continue Ayrshire’s long-standing aircraft manufacturing tradition. From our Prestwick site, we manufacture aircraft wing structures used on Airbus commercial aircraft worldwide. As part of the Airbus family, we play a key role in delivering safe, reliable and high-quality aerospace products.\nThe Opportunity:\nAccountable for the development and optimisation of manufacturing systems including robotic and numerically controlled programmes to satisfy automation equipment.\nHow you will contribute to the team:\nYou will be responsible for providing manufacturing systems solutions through the application of industrial engineering.\nYou will create and amend CNC programs.\nYou will support the creation of programming data through liaison with the Design and Manufacturing disciplines.\nYou will be responsible for the creation and maintenance of programming simulation models.\nYou will be responsible for manipulating 3D data to support manufacturing processes.\nYou will provide technical guidance and training to the business to support efficient manufacturing systems programming.\nYou will be responsible for the management of tools and cutters to support manufacturing operations.\nAbout you:\nExperience of Manufacturing Systems Programming Techniques\nConversant in 3D modelling techniques\nHave a good knowledge of the capabilities of a range of different PDM tools\nKnowledge of automated manufacturing systems and equipment\nHND level or equivalent experience in Manufacturing or Technology related discipline - desirable\nExcellent communication and inter-personal skills - interface with customers and suppliers.\nA good working knowledge of Microsoft Packages - Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Access\nWhy Prestwick Aerosystems?\nAt our Prestwick facility, you’ll find a friendly, forward-thinking workplace with excellent rewards and opportunities to grow your career.\n What we will offer you:\n37-hour week (half-day Friday)\nDefined contribution pension (4% employee / 8% employer)\nShift premiums up to 33% (where applicable)\nLife assurance (4x basic salary)\nOvertime paid at time and a half\n33 days annual leave (rising with service)\nAnnual bonus linked to company performance\nVirtual GP service, Employee Assistance Program, and wellbeing support\nProfessional development and training opportunities\nFree on-site car parking\nWhat Happens Next:\nIf you’re ready to build a career that takes you further, apply today.\nSuccessful applicants will be asked to complete:\nRight to Work check\nEmployment reference checks\nDisclosure Scotland\nPre-employment Medical (Drug and Alcohol testing)\nPrestwick Aerosystems is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.\nThis job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.\nCompany:\nPrestwick Aerosystems LimitedEmployment Type:\nPermanent-------\nExperience Level:\nProfessionalJob Family:\nManufacturing Engineering Your application data will be processed by Prestwick Aerosystems and other companies under the control of Airbus for all necessary hiring, vetting, and security checks. This processing is required to assess your suitability for employment. For full details on how and why Airbus uses your data, please see our Privacy Notice.\nPrestwick Aerosystems is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.\nAs a part of Airbus, Prestwick Aerosystems is committed to equal opportunities for all. As such, we will never ask for any type of monetary exchange in the frame of a recruitment process. Any impersonation of Prestwick Aerosystems or Airbus to do so should be reported to .\nAt Prestwick Aerosystems, we support you to work, connect and collaborate more easily and flexibly. 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