Manufacturing Engineer (Sliding Head Lathe)

Manufacturing Engineer (Sliding Head Lathe) Tewkesbury, UK (Onsite) Permanent The Opportunity Our client, is a global leader in high-performance motion control systems for the aerospace industry, is looking to appoint a Manufacturing Engineer at their Tewkesbury facility. This is a key position within a precision machining environment, offering the opportunity to work on complex aerospace components while contributing to continuous improvement and new product introduction activities. The Role You will be responsible for developing and optimising manufacturing processes, with a particular focus on sliding head lathe machining. Working closely with engineering, production, and supply chain teams, you will support NPI programmes, ensure manufacturability, and drive improvements in quality, efficiency, and cost. Key Responsibilities Develop and implement lean manufacturing processes aligned to quality, cost, and delivery targets Generate machining processes for complex, tight-tolerance components using CAD/CAM (e.g. Siemens NX, Partmaker) Select tooling, design fixtures, and produce detailed shop documentation Support APQP activities, including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce downtime and improve process capability Review engineering drawings for Design for Manufacture (DfM) and recommend enhancements Provide technical support across internal teams and the supply chain Mentor and support junior engineers and ..... full job details .....