CNC Manufacturing Engineer: 5-Axis & Precision

Terry Parris Associates Ltd; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Great Company in East Sussex near Hailsham is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive cost-efficient, high-precision production. You will design fixtures in SolidWorks, program multi-axis CNC machines, and develop CAM processes using SolidCAM and Vericut.

Candidates should have extensive CNC background, strong reading/writing of NC G‑Code, and a track record in low-volume, high-tidelity fabrication across metal alloys.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience cutting aluminium and stainless steel.
• Experience with multi-axis CNC machine tools, including 5-axis.
• 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 BOMs, operations and routings.
• Strong IT skills including MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing decision-making information including cost calculations and buy/make assessments.
• Design and manufacture fixtures using SolidWorks with 3D modelling and 2D drafting.
• Write and amend CNC programmes for various controls including Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and CELOS.
• Develop CAM programmes and prove-outs using SolidCAM and Vericut.
• Create job setup sheets and manage tooling and fixtures.
• Lead process improvements to reduce waste and costs, improve quality and productivity.
• Evaluate new manufacturing methods and toolings to shorten production times.
• Train operations staff and develop training manuals and work instructions.

Skills

CNC manufacturing experience

SolidWorks design

CNC programming

5-axis CNC

G-Code reading

ERP systems

Strong communication

Education

HNC/HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering

10+ years industry experience + apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

SolidCAM

Edgecam

HyperMill

Mastercam

Job description

Great Company in East Sussex near Hailsham is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive cost-efficient, high-precision production. You will design fixtures in SolidWorks, program multi-axis CNC machines, and develop CAM processes using SolidCAM and Vericut.

Candidates should have extensive CNC background, strong reading/writing of NC G‑Code, and a track record in low-volume, high-tidelity fabrication across metal alloys.