Manufacturing Engineer - CNC in Sheffield

To drive continuous improvement in quality, cost efficiency, cycle time, and equipment availability across all CNC machining processes at the McLaren Composite Technology Centre. This role plays a key part in enhancing operational performance and supporting the introduction of new products, equipment and technologies.

Responsibilities

• Leading the introduction of new composites products, processes, machinery, and tooling into production.
• Providing feedback to the design team to ensure robust design for manufacture of composite parts.
• Acting as the primary Engineering contact for Production and Maintenance teams.
• Leading initiatives to improve CNC machining processes, focusing on reducing cycle time and scrap, enhancing equipment availability, and supporting product repairs and introductions.
• Collecting, analysing, and interpreting complex process data to deepen process understanding and inform technical development.
• Facilitating Practical Problem-Solving (PPS) activities to resolve quality issues within defined timeframes.
• Maintaining and updating production process documentation, including process flows, PFMEAs, and control plans.
• Supporting the creation and revision of production documents such as standard operating procedures, work instructions, and product standards.
• Managing engineering changes for existing production parts.
• Presenting project status updates and key performance indicators (KPIs) to stakeholders.

Qualifications

• CNC programming experience is essential.
• Proficiency with at least 1 CAM package is essential.
• Experience of machining composites is advantageous but not essential.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering role, ideally within the composites manufacturing sector.
• Familiarity with engineering CAPEX procurement is advantageous.
• Proficient in structured problem‑solving methodologies (e.g., 8D, PPS).
• Demonstrated ability to lead process improvement projects using approaches such as DMAIC.
• Skilled in handling and analysing large data sets.
• Capable of establishing accurate and relevant data collection systems.
• Knowledge of PFMEA reviews and control plan updates is beneficial.
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to communicate complex issues clearly.
• Familiarity with structured change management systems.
• Excellent IT proficiency.

Personal Attributes / Competencies

• Self‑motivated and capable of both independent work and team leadership.
• Adaptable to a dynamic and fast‑paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Effective in influencing, negotiating, and resolving conflicts.
• Flexible and open‑minded approach to tasks and responsibilities.

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Benefits

• Structured career development framework.
• 25 days' holiday, plus bank holiday.
• Annual buy & sell up to five days.
• Enhanced company pension scheme.
• Discretionary annual bonus award.
• Private medical insurance and health cash plan.
• Life assurance benefit.
• Ability to apply for a sabbatical of up to one year after only two years' service.
• Benefits you can adapt to your lifestyle, such as discounted shopping.
• Generous parental leave policies.
• A range of wellbeing initiatives, such as employee assistance programme and free financial & mortgage advice.