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 cost-effectiveness. Join 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 and technically 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. engineering, turning, 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 mindset—valuing collaboration over hierarchy and enjoying close-knit, supportive working relationships.

 

Join us in “Shaping What Matters For Tomorrow”!

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 Coperion’s 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 customers. Coperion 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: www.Hillenbrand.com.

EEO: The policy of Hillenbrand Inc. is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's age, race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or veteran status.  Additionally, Hillenbrand Inc. and our operating companies are committed to being an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and offers opportunities to all job seekers including individuals with disabilities.  If you need a reasonable accommodation to assist with your job search or application for employment, email us at recruitingaccommodations@hillenbrand.com .  In your email, please include a description of the specific accommodation you are requesting as well as the job title and requisition number of the position for which you are applying.  At Hillenbrand, everyone is welcome to apply and "Shape What Matters for Tomorrow".