CNC Manufacturing Engineer

CNC Manufacturing Engineer – Rotherham – £40,000–£44,000 Chase & Holland are working with a well-established manufacturing business in Rotherham to recruit a CNC Manufacturing Engineer on a permanent basis. This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing engineering team in a newly created position, playing a key role in developing the company's CNC manufacturing capabilities. Working closely with Design Engineering, Production and wider manufacturing teams, you will help bridge the gap between design and production, ensuring components and machining processes are practical, efficient and fit for manufacture. The business has recently invested in new CAM software, with full training provided, giving the successful candidate the opportunity to develop their programming capabilities whilst bringing their existing knowledge of CNC machining and multi-axis milling to the role. This position would suit someone with a strong practical machining background who enjoys problem-solving, working collaboratively across departments and being involved in developing new manufacturing processes. Benefits: £40,000–£44,000 salary, dependent on experience Contractual bonus Full training on newly introduced SolidCAM software Flexitime around core working hours Opportunity to help establish and develop a new CAM capability within the business Long-term development and progression opportunities as the engineering team expands Positive working environment with good breakout facilities, employee social activities and on-site amenities 38-hour working week, with an earlier finish on Fridays Key Responsibilities: Support the development and introduction of CNC CAM programming capabilities within the manufacturing operation. Develop CNC machining programmes and toolpaths using CAM software, with full training provided on SolidCAM. Work closely with Design Engineering to review CAD models and engineering drawings, ensuring components can be manufactured effectively. Provide practical machining knowledge and advice to support design for manufacture. Support multi-axis milling activities, identifying appropriate machining methods and opportunities to improve efficiency. Work alongside Production, Planning and Quality teams to support manufacturing processes and resolve technical challenges. Advise on tooling, fixtures, workholding, feedstock requirements, machining times and production routings. Identify opportunities to improve machining strategies, reduce cycle times and improve quality and productivity. Troubleshoot machining and manufacturing issues, supporting the implementation of effective solutions. Help develop and maintain manufacturing processes, programmes and associated technical documentation. Work collaboratively across the business, supporting the introduction of new ways of working and encouraging engagement with manufacturing improvements. Ensure all activities are completed in line with relevant health and safety requirements and quality standards. Skills & Experience: Strong practical experience within a CNC machining or precision engineering environment. Good understanding of multi-axis CNC milling and associated manufacturing processes. Experience as a CNC Machinist, Setter, Programmer or Manufacturing Engineer would be advantageous. Able to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and technical specifications. Knowledge of machining processes, tooling, workholding and manufacturing requirements. An understanding of CAM programming would be beneficial, although previous SolidCAM experience is not essential as full training will be provided. Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify practical manufacturing improvements. Confident communicator, comfortable working with colleagues across Design, Production, Planning and Quality. A proactive, adaptable and down-to-earth approach, with the confidence to support change and bring others along with new processes. Relevant engineering qualifications or apprenticeships would be advantageous but are not essential. If you are an experienced CNC machinist or manufacturing engineer looking to develop your career in a newly created position, with the opportunity to help shape and develop a growing manufacturing capability, we would be keen to hear from you. Chase & Holland acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. We specialise in finance, supply chain, HR, IT and office support recruitment and comfortably service Yorkshire, Derbyshire, Nottinghamshire, Leicestershire, Staffordshire and Lincolnshire