Production Engineer

Production Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations by programming, setting and proving new products on a range of CNC machining centres and mill-turn machines. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement across production processes, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency and manufacturability.

Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary: Up to £55k DOE

Day Shift:

Monday to Thursday: 7:30am to 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am to 1:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs using online and offline CAM software from customer drawings and CAD models.
• Program, set and prove 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres and mill-turn machines.
• Produce manufacturing process plans, routings and ERP data.
• Generate manufacturing documentation including tooling, fixtures, gauges and set-up sheets.
• Improve machining methods and CNC programs to increase quality and efficiency.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
• Provide technical support to Quality and Inspection teams.
• Support engineering workload planning with the Engineering Manager.
• Produce 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D CAD models.
• Review customer drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Ensure material treatments and coatings are correctly applied and documented.
• Support continuous improvement and process development.
• Train and mentor colleagues where appropriate.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Right to live and work in the UK.
• Minimum five years' manufacturing engineering experience.
• CNC programming and CAD/CAM experience.
• Experience machining a range of materials to tight tolerances.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Experience with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres and mill-turn machines.
• Knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and material treatments.

Desirable

• Mastercam experience.
• ERP/MRP systems experience.
• Knowledge of ISO and ASME Y14.5 drawing standards.
• Experience with Mazak, Fanuc and Heidenhain controls.

Benefits

• Competitive pension and life assurance.
• 34 days annual leave including bank holidays.
• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Profit share, Cycle to Work scheme, free parking and career development opportunities.