At a Glance
- Tasks: Develop and optimise CNC machining processes directly on the shop floor.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing business focused on innovation and quality.
- Benefits: Hands-on experience, career growth, and influence on machining processes.
- Other info: Opportunity to shape the future of machining capabilities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on complex components and process improvements.
- Qualifications: Strong CNC machining and CAM experience required.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
We are supporting a manufacturing business on a hands-on CNC engineering role, focused on developing, proving, and optimising machining processes directly on the shop floor. This is not a traditional desk-based CAM role, and it is not sales or pre-sales focused. The position sits at the heart of machining performance, owning CNC methods from customer drawing through offline programming, prove-out, and into stable production. The remit is to deliver robust, repeatable and cost-effective machining processes, with a strong emphasis on cycle time improvement, process stability, and continuous improvement at the machine.
Responsibilities
- Developing high-quality offline CNC programs for complex components, including multi-axis machining
- Creating CAD models and defining machining strategies, tooling, fixtures, and set-up documentation
- Leading prove-outs, cutting trials, and process optimisation on the shop floor
- Troubleshooting machining issues such as chatter, tool wear, dimensional variation, and alarms
- Embedding improvements into standard methods rather than firefighting recurring problems
- Applying lean and continuous improvement principles to CNC processes (e.g. time studies, waste reduction, set-up optimisation)
- Working closely with tooling suppliers, production teams, and engineering stakeholders
- Supporting new machine introductions and capability development
- Providing accurate cycle times and technical input to support bids and planning
What We're Looking For
- Strong CNC machining and CAM experience (e.g. Powermill or similar)
- Comfortable moving between offline programming and hands-on shop-floor involvement
- Enjoys improving processes at source rather than producing CAM programs in isolation
- Solid understanding of machining principles, cutting tools, materials, and tolerances
- Confident supporting prove-outs, early production, and technical problem-solving
- Values repeatability, robustness, and continuous improvement
Backgrounds Often Aligned with This Role Include
- CNC Machinists who have transitioned into CAM / process engineering
- Manufacturing or Production Engineers with deep machining expertise
- CNC Applications or Process Engineers in low-volume, high-complexity environments
Why Consider This Role?
- Genuine shop-floor influence and technical ownership
- Opportunity to work on complex components and advanced machining
- A role focused on process improvement and stability
- Long-term opportunity to shape machining capability within the business
Application Engineer employer: Jackson Hogg Ltd
Jackson Hogg Ltd is an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that prioritises work-life balance with a day shift schedule and early finishes on Fridays. Employees benefit from opportunities for professional growth and development, alongside competitive overtime options, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in Electrical Engineering.
