Manufacturing Engineer (CNC)

Overview

In this role you will serve as the on-site CNC engineering expert, supporting production and NPI activity on days in a stable, well-established precision shop. You will optimise machining processes, edit CNC programmes and CAM files, and drive utilization and quality improvements. You will coach setter/operator machinists, promote best practices, and troubleshoot production issues to keep schedules on track. This is a hands-on position with a focus on continuous improvement and reliable manufacturing performance.

Responsibilities

• Edit CNC programmes and CAM files in line with engineering changes
• Optimize machining processes, utilisation and efficiency
• Coach and mentor setter/operator machinists and troubleshoot machining issues
• Support NPI setups and the introduction of new products
• Provide technical engineering support across production (days, 39 hours)
• Promote safe, efficient production to schedule
• Contribute to continuous improvement and problem solving on the shop floor

Key requirements

• Extensive CNC multi-axis machining experience
• Strong tooling, machining process, CNC programming and machine control knowledge
• Apprentice-trained with a recognised mechanical engineering qualification

• Coaching and mentoring
• Problem solving and troubleshooting
• Team collaboration
• CNC programming
• CAM
• Multi-axis machining

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