Advanced Manufacturing Engineer in Brighton

Celeros Flow Technology is looking for individuals with a voice and a vision. We embrace change, diversity and promote new ways of looking at old ideas. We seek talented professionals to join our world‑class team of innovators in a global, collaborative & multi‑cultural environment, where you will be challenged, supported, and inspired to be extraordinary.

GENERAL SUMMARY

We are seeking a forward‑thinking Advanced Manufacturing Engineer who brings technical depth, a continuous‑improvement mindset, and the ability to drive step‑change performance across machining, assembly, hydro test, and pump testing operations. This strategic role is responsible for developing, optimising, and industrialising advanced manufacturing processes to ensure reliable, cost‑effective, and production‑ready solutions. The role goes beyond day‑to‑day support: it focuses on future capability, technology adoption, automation, and process excellence.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS)

• Ensure advanced programming and tooling is in place for the CNC machining processes and optimisation of new CNC programs (Siemens, Mazak, Heidenhain) using simulation, cycle‑time analysis, and tooling optimisation.
• Work with the ME to drive adoption of new machining technologies, automation, probing strategies, tool‑life monitoring, and offline programming improvements.
• Lead the development of next‑generation tooling concepts, advanced fixturing, jigs, work holding solutions, and robust setups that maximise repeatability and productivity.
• Align with Operations and Engineering to ensure manufacturing capability and technology readiness levels, to improve productivity for future projects.
• Design, validate, and implement lean, scalable, and highly capable processes across machining, assembly, and test.
• Champion digital tools and Industry 4.0 solutions such as machining data capture, OEE monitoring, and digital work instructions.
• Use data‑driven insights to reduce scrap, rework, and variation, and to optimise machine utilisation and cycle times.
• Provide technical leadership to resolve complex machining, process, and test issues, ensuring robust corrective and preventive actions.
• Own the technical governance of CNC coding standards, machining strategies, tooling specifications, and change control.
• Guide teams through advanced productivity improvements, hydro‑test optimisation, and pump performance testing enhancements.
• Partner with suppliers to co‑develop advanced tooling, machining strategies, and process improvements.
• Collaborate with Engineering on manufacturability, tolerance optimisation, and early‑stage product development (DFM/DFA).
• Lead initiatives to reduce cost of poor quality through process capability improvements, NCR reduction, and improved root‑cause analysis.
• Develop rectification processes for assemblies, castings, and bought‑in product, ensuring quality and cost alignment.
• Create and maintain robust process documentation, specs, SOPs, and technical standards.
• Provide coaching and technical training to operators, apprentices, and engineering colleagues on advanced machining and process optimisation.
• Support organisational change by promoting best practices, continuous improvement culture, and adoption of new technologies.
• Ensure compliance with all Health, Safety, and Environmental requirements.

EDUCATION, SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering with extensive proven track record in a similar role that encompasses the above responsibilities.
• Relevant hands‑on shopfloor Manufacturing experience, including team building and people management.
• Have an understanding and experience of lean manufacturing techniques and detailed knowledge of CNC and manual machining processes in Milling and turning.
• Team Player with high level of energy and commitment required for leading and implementing change.
• Strong communication skills; both written and verbally.
• Experience of SAP or other MRP system. Excel and Word would be beneficial.
• Experience of machining, assembly and testing of rotating equipment, or relevant heavy industrial machinery.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Required daily to stand, sit, walk, talk, hear, and see (specific close vision abilities are required to perform computer work); Required occasionally to stoop, kneel, crouch and crawl; Required daily to use hands and fingers and arms to reach (to operate a computer and telephone); Required occasionally to lift and/or move objects that are light to moderate; Required occasionally to travel (usually by air or road so may be required to sit for extended periods).

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Ability to work with moderate noise (i.e. business office with computers, phone, and printers, etc.); Ability to work in an open planned office / individual office; Ability to sit at a computer terminal for extended periods; Ability to sit in a car or on a plane for extended periods.

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. CELEROS Flow Technology is an equal opportunity employer.