CNC-Driven Manufacturing Production Engineer

CHASE; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CHASE is seeking a Manufacturing Production Engineer for orthopaedics in Gloucestershire to lead CNC operations and drive continuous improvement. The role covers setting, programming, and maintaining CNC machines, ensuring QA and safety standards, and mentoring machinists.

You will collaborate with Process and Maintenance teams to reduce lead times, cut costs, and improve OEE while supporting Kaizen and 5S initiatives in a clean, compliant manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with CNC programming, setup and operation.
• Strong knowledge of CMM and manual inspection techniques.
• Proven ability to improve processes, reduce lead time and cost, and raise efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CNC programme fault finding, resolution, and optimisation in collaboration with Engineers.
• Set, programme, and operate CNC machines, achieving verified competency sign‑off.
• Ensure machines (CNC, Laser Marker, Robots, etc.) are safe, efficient, and capable of producing required volumes at the correct quality.
• Address manufacturing documentation issues including Process Sheets and Inspection Sheets.
• Manage non‑conformances through Rework, Scrap, and Concession processes.
• Analyse manufacturing processes and propose improvements to reduce lead time and cost while improving utilisation and efficiency.
• Report equipment failures and propose corrective actions.
• Manage tooling and consumables usage to ensure accurate production costing.
• Support Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) through consumables and performance reporting.
• Train, mentor, and support Manufacturing Machinists and Associates.
• Contribute to Continuous Improvement initiatives including Kaizen and 5S.
• Challenge unsafe practices and maintain a safe, well‑organised working environment.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC setting and operation

Process improvement

CMM inspection

Team mentoring

Tools

CNC machines

Robots

Laser marking

OEE reporting

Job description

CHASE is seeking a Manufacturing Production Engineer for orthopaedics in Gloucestershire to lead CNC operations and drive continuous improvement. The role covers setting, programming, and maintaining CNC machines, ensuring QA and safety standards, and mentoring machinists.

You will collaborate with Process and Maintenance teams to reduce lead times, cut costs, and improve OEE while supporting Kaizen and 5S initiatives in a clean, compliant manufacturing environment.