Senior Production Engineer in Northampton

Job Description

We are seeking a motivated individual to join our Manufacturing Team as a Senior Production Engineer.

The Role

• Responsible for producing CNC Programs for 4 & 5 axis machines, and Multi Axis Turn-Mills using Siemens NX & Vericut.
• Responsible for producing CNC Grinding Programs for a variety of Grinding Machines.
• Manage New Part Introduction for short lead time Prototype & Production Projects.
• Create & define manufacturing routings & BOM using SAP ERP.
• Design fixtures & tooling for NPI Projects. 6. Introduce new cutting technology to improve tool life & cycle time.
• Assist with implementation of departmental training & progression.
• Estimate production times and costs.
• Identify ways to reduce cost within the manufacturing processes.
• Consider the health and safety, environmental and energy impact of all activities.
• Support the Company’s compliance with the UK General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR) and the Data Protection Act 2018 by following company policy and best practice.

Candidate Profile

• Proven experience with machining/programming complex components in the Automotive/Aerospace industry.
• Experience of Siemens NX CAD/CAm system.
• Experience using Vericut Simulation Software.
• Relevant engineering qualification achieved (HNC or higher).
• Thorough understanding of machining/cutting and inspection techniques.
• Strong organisation and communication skills.
• Experience with SAP ERP systems is desirable.
• Willing to be flexible to support where necessary.