Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer Permanent role Based in Ampthill Offering up to £70,000 Do you have experience with HyperMill? Do you have experience in CNC programming and machining processes of 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis? Do you want to work with an industry-leading company? If your answer to these is yes, then this could be the role for you! As the Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer, you will be working alongside a market-leading Defence and Aerospace company who are constantly growing and developing. They are always looking to bring on new talents such as yourself and further develop your skills to enable you to grow within the company and industry. You will be involved in: Lead CNC machining strategy development across the Operations Engineering department Develop and improve functional operating processes and incorporate them into the governing processes Process Ownership: Own, lead, and develop the technology roadmap for machining on behalf of the Operations Engineering department Develop, optimize, and validate CNC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centres Develop, optimize, and validate CNC programs for standard and mill-turn lathes Design and implement advanced fixturing and work-holding solutions to improve repeatability, precision, and throughput Select and optimise cutting tools, tooling strategies, and machining parameters for a wide range of materials and geometries Establish best practices for machining operations, setup reduction, tooling management, and process standardisation Support new product introduction (NPI) activities through Design for Manufacture (DFM) Troubleshoot complex machining and tooling issues, implementing corrective and preventive actions Work closely with Quality teams to ensure compliance with engineering tolerances, inspection requirements, and customer standards Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation including setup sheets, tooling lists, process flows, and work instructions Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies Support capital equipment selection, commissioning, and capability validation for new CNC machinery and automation technologies Ensure all machining activities comply with health, safety, and environmental standards Your skillset
Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer employer: Advanced Resource Managers Ltd
At Advanced Resource Managers Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation. Our Suffolk location provides a unique opportunity to engage in significant infrastructure projects while benefiting from professional growth through continuous training and development. We value our employees by providing competitive benefits and a supportive environment that encourages leadership and impactful contributions to major initiatives.
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Advanced Resource Managers Ltd Recruitment Team
