CNC Manufacturing Engineer in Derby

CNC Manufacturing Engineer Location: Derbyshire Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience Contract: Permanent Working Hours: * Monday–Thursday: 7:00am–4:00pm * Friday: 7:00am–12:00pm We are recruiting an experienced CNC Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing precision engineering business. This is a hands-on engineering role, working closely with the Engineering and Production teams. You will be responsible for programming, setting and proving out advanced DMG MORI CNC machine tools, with a particular focus on introducing new products into production. The role would suit an experienced CNC machinist/programmer who enjoys working at the machine, developing machining processes and improving manufacturing efficiency, rather than moving into a purely office-based or supervisory position. Key Responsibilities for CNC Manufacturing Engineer Programming CNC milling, turning and turn-mill machines. Setting and operating machines to prove out programmes and machining processes. Taking new products from engineering drawings through programming, setup and first-off prove-out into production. Developing machining strategies, tooling selections, feeds and speeds. Carrying out first-off inspections and resolving dimensional or tooling issues. Optimising existing programmes to improve cycle times, quality and productivity. Troubleshooting machining and manufacturing problems. Working alongside Production, Engineering and Quality teams. Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, GD&T and customer specifications. Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects. Identifying opportunities to reduce manufacturing costs and improve efficiency. Maintaining CNC programmes and manufacturing documentation. Skills & Experience Required for CNC Manufacturing Engineer Essential: * Proven experience in CNC manufacturing engineering within a precision engineering environment. * Strong practical CNC milling, turning or turn-mill experience. * Confident setting machines and proving out programmes. * Ability to programme CNC machines from engineering drawings and CAD models. * Experience with Fanuc, Mitsubishi or Siemens controls. * Experience using Renishaw probing systems. * Strong knowledge of cutting tools, machining strategies, feeds and speeds. * Good understanding of engineering drawings, tolerances and GD&T. * Experience introducing new products and improving existing machining processes. * Strong problem-solving skills and a practical, hands-on approach. Desirable for CNC Manufacturing Engineer: Experience with DMG MORI CNC machine tools and automation systems. Knowledge of hyperMILL, SolidCAM and/or SOLIDWORKS. Experience working within an AS9100 quality environment. What We're Looking For Someone who genuinely enjoys CNC machining and has the technical ability to take a component from drawing through to a fully proven manufacturing process. You will need to be comfortable programming, setting and operating machines, testing different machining approaches and resolving issues at the machine. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC machinist/programmer looking to take greater ownership of manufacturing engineering and new product introduction. Salary & Benefits * Competitive salary, dependent on experience. * Monday–Friday day shifts with an early finish every Friday. * 23 days' annual leave plus statutory holidays. * Company pension. * Healthcare. * Ongoing training and professional development. * Career progression opportunities. * Opportunity to work with advanced CNC machinery and technically challenging components. * The chance to influence and develop manufacturing processes within a growing precision engineering business