CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description Summary

At Dowty – a GE Aerospace company, we design, manufacture, repair, and overhaul a range of carbon fibre composite propeller systems for military and civil applications from our state-of-the-art headquarters facility in Brockworth, Gloucestershire, UK.

We are seeking an enthusiastic and motivated CNC Machining Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing team. This role offers an exciting opportunity to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, contributing to the production of airworthy products while developing your skills in CNC machining, laser projection programming, and CMM programming. You will collaborate with a broad range of internal stakeholders across planning, operations, quality, and engineering to translate design intent into production solutions, with a focus on continuous improvement and safety.

Additionally, this role will actively support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including the development of new processes, technologies, and tooling concepts. It requires fast adaptation and responsiveness to a dynamic development environment, ensuring innovative solutions are implemented effectively.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Collaborate with a diverse team to resolve manufacturing issues and improve production processes.

• Ensure safety and compliance in all daily tasks.

• Develop and implement production techniques from raw material to finished product, prioritizing Safety, Quality, Delivery, and Cost (SQDC).

• Create and optimize CNC cutting programs for 2/3 axis lathes and 3/5 axis mills using Fanuc, Heidenhain, CATIA V5, and hyperMILL.

• Program and operate laser projection systems for manufacturing applications.

• Develop and verify CMM programs using Modus or PolyWorks software for precision measurement.

• Conduct online and offline prove-out and verification of new and existing CNC programs.

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by developing new processes, technologies, and tooling concepts.

• Adapt quickly to a changing development environment and provide innovative solutions to manufacturing challenges.

• Identify and implement solutions for manufacturing challenges through research, development, qualification, and production.

• Apply structured Lean and problem-solving methodologies (Six Sigma, Red X, 8D, Lean) to present data-driven solutions.

• Support Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) activities and represent the team in cross-functional forums.

• Provide technical support to operations teams and assist with shopfloor queries.

• Create and maintain workshop standard operating procedures and calculate process standard times.

• Participate in daily shopfloor management escalation meetings and address process escapes.

Essential Qualifications, Experience, and Characteristics

• A completed Manufacturing/Engineering Technician Apprenticeship (Level 3) or equivalent work gained experience in a manufacturing environment.

• Ability to interpret 2D drawings, technical specifications, and address manufacturability challenges.

• Solid understanding of metrology principles, including hand measurement, CMM contact measurement, and non-contact vision measurement.

• Experience with online programming of CNC milling and turning machine tools.

• Familiarity with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T).

• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

• A proactive, problem solving approach with a desire to learn and grow.

Desirable Qualifications, Experience, and Characteristics

• Experience with Fanuc and Heidenhain CNC controllers.

• Offline programming experience using CATIA V5 or hyperMILL.

• Experience programming and/or operating CMMs using Modus or PolyWorks software.

• HNC in an Engineering discipline (Level 4).

Flexible Working

GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.

Total Reward

At GE Aviation we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

• Non-contributory Pension

• Life Assurance

• Group income protection

• Private medical cover

• Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell

Security Clearance

Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance: BPSS

Right to Work

Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit the UK Visas and Immigration website.

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