Manufacturing Engineer
hace 9 días
Hailsham
\n • Great Company\n, • East Sussex Location\n, • Excellent Staff benefits\nManufacturing EngineerLocation: Near HailshamSalary: £Competitive We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a technically advanced manufacturing environment, supporting the production of complex, high-precision components. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with strong CNC, CAD/CAM and continuous improvement expertise to take ownership of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures and production optimisation.The Role As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:\n\n, • Provide manufacturing decision-making information, including production and material cost calculations and make-or-buy assessments.\n, • Design and manufacture bespoke workholding and fixtures using SolidWorks, including 3D modelling and 2D drafting.\n, • Write and amend CNC programmes using machine controls including Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and CELOS, as well as CAD/CAM software.\n, • Develop programmes using SolidCAM and Vericut and carry out CNC programme prove-outs on the machine.\n, • Create job setup sheets and manage tooling and fixtures.\n, • Lead operational improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing best-practice manufacturing methods.\n, • Improve quality and productivity while reducing waste and manufacturing costs.\n, • Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing methods, product design changes, tooling and fixtures to reduce manufacturing and assembly time.\n, • Support product cost reduction through continuous improvement and product maintenance.\n, • Train and support operations personnel, creating training manuals and work instructions where required.\nAbout You You will have extensive experience in a CNC manufacturing environment, ideally working with complex, tightly toleranced components.Essential experience includes:\n\n, • Extensive experience cutting aluminium and stainless steel.\n, • Experience with multi-axis CNC machine tools, including 5-axis, 3+2 and multitasking.\n, • Experience with fixed-head turning centres.\n, • Experience manufacturing high-complexity, tightly toleranced products, ideally within sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical or scientific manufacturing.\n, • Ability to read and write NC G-Code programmes.\n, • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.\n, • Experience within low-volume and batch-production environments.\n, • Knowledge of engineering components, including BOMs, operations and routings.\n, • Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and ERP systems.\n, • Experience with 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, Solid Edge or AutoCAD.\n, • Advanced CAM experience across milling and turning, using packages such as SolidCAM, Edgecam, HyperMill, Mastercam or Siemens NX.\n, • Strong communication skills, initiative and a proactive approach.\n The role requires someone who is motivated, energetic and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.Desirable Experience It would be advantageous to have experience with:\n\n, • SolidWorks and SolidCAM\n, • Vericut\n, • Manufacturing automation, including bar feeders and palletisation\n, • Project management\nQualifications & Experience You will ideally hold an HNC/HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering, or have a minimum of 10 years' industry experience combined with a recognised engineering apprenticeship. A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role is required.What We're Looking For We're looking for an individual who is:\n\n, • Highly motivated and committed to achieving high standards.\n, • A strong team player who communicates effectively with colleagues.\n, • Able to listen, follow instructions and work independently.\n, • Positive, cooperative and professional in their approach.\n, • Committed to continuous improvement and working constructively within established processes and procedures.\nIf you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for a technically challenging role where you can make a tangible impact on manufacturing quality, productivity and cost, we'd like to hear from you.
