At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a dynamic team to optimise manufacturing processes and create high-precision components.
- Company: Innovative manufacturing company in East Sussex with excellent staff benefits.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, great perks, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a focus on continuous improvement and career advancement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a technically advanced environment while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: Experience in CNC machining and strong problem-solving abilities required.
The predicted salary is between 34200 - 41800 £ per year.
- Great Company
- East Sussex Location
- Excellent Staff benefits
- Manufacturing Engineer
- We are seeking an experienced
Manufacturing Engineer to join a technically advanced manufacturing environment, supporting the production of complex, high-precision components.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with strong CNC, CAD/CAM and continuous improvement expertise to take ownership of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures and production optimisation.
The Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will
- Provide manufacturing decision-making information, including production and material cost calculations and make-or-buy assessments.
- Design and manufacture bespoke workholding and fixtures using
Solid Works , including 3D modelling and 2D drafting.
- Write and amend CNC programmes using machine controls including
Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and CELOS , as well as CAD/CAM software.
- Develop programmes using
Solid CAM and Vericut and carry out CNC programme prove-outs on the machine.
- Create job setup sheets and manage tooling and fixtures.
- Lead operational improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing best-practice manufacturing methods.
- Improve quality and productivity while reducing waste and manufacturing costs.
- Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing methods, product design changes, tooling and fixtures to reduce manufacturing and assembly time.
- Support product cost reduction through continuous improvement and product maintenance.
- Train and support operations personnel, creating training manuals and work instructions where required.
About You
You will have extensive experience in a CNC manufacturing environment, ideally working with complex, tightly toleranced components.
Essential experience includes
- Extensive experience cutting aluminium and stainless steel .
- Experience with multi-axis CNC machine tools, including
5-axis, 3+2 and multitasking .
- Experience with fixed-head turning centres.
- Experience manufacturing high-complexity, tightly toleranced products, ideally within sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical or scientific manufacturing .
- Ability to read and write
NC G-Code programmes.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience within low-volume and batch-production environments.
- Knowledge of engineering components, including
BOMs, operations and routings .
- Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, Power Point, email and ERP systems.
- Experience with 3D CAD packages such as
Solid Works, Creo, Siemens NX, Solid Edge or Auto CAD .
- Advanced CAM experience across milling and turning, using packages such as
Solid CAM, Edgecam, Hyper Mill, Mastercam or Siemens NX .
- Strong communication skills, initiative and a proactive approach.
The role requires someone who is motivated, energetic and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Experience
It would be advantageous to have experience with
- Solid Works and Solid CAM
- Vericut
- Manufacturing automation, including bar feeders and palletisation
- Project management
Qualifications & Experience
- You will ideally hold an
- HNC/HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering , or have a minimum of
10 years' industry experience combined with a recognised engineering apprenticeship .
A minimum of
5 years' experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role is required.
What We're Looking For
We're looking for an individual who is
- Highly motivated and committed to achieving high standards.
- A strong team player who communicates effectively with colleagues.
- Able to listen, follow instructions and work independently.
- Positive, cooperative and professional in their approach.
- Committed to continuous improvement and working constructively within established processes and procedures.
If you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for a technically challenging role where you can make a tangible impact on manufacturing quality, productivity and cost, we'd like to hear from you.
Manufacturing Engineer in Hailsham employer: Terry Parris Associates Ltd Careers
Join a dynamic and innovative team in Sunbury-on-Thames, where we prioritise quality and excellence in the aerospace and defence sectors. As a Quality Engineer, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that fosters professional growth and continuous improvement, alongside competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits. Our commitment to employee development and a collaborative environment makes us an exceptional employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers.
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