CNC Manufacturing Engineer — Edgecam, Lean Ops & Impact

NOV; Glenrothes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

NOV in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled CNC Manufacturing Engineer to join our Flexibles Manufacturing team. You will implement engineering concepts, manage technical aspects of manufacturing, and develop both new and existing product lines while championing lean improvements.

This hands-on role requires close collaboration with shop-floor staff, engineering and quality teams, with clear pathways for career progression and personal development, including two weeks on days followed by one

Qualifications

• Experience across CNC turning, milling and horizontal boring.
• Experience using CAD/CAM software within a CNC manufacturing environment.
• Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent engineering/manufacturing qualification.
• Ability to understand machining processes, manufacturing methods, tooling and related information.
• Ability to work independently on technical activities while collaborating with shop-floor teams.
• Willingness to work the rotating shift pattern: two weeks days, one week nights.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain offline CNC programs using Edgecam to support turning, milling and horizontal boring operations.
• Provide hands-on technical support to the workshop and resolve manufacturing and machining challenges.
• Develop, evaluate and improve machining methods, tooling and manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, quality and production performance.
• Monitor machining performance and identify opportunities to reduce cycle times and improve workshop efficiency.
• Evaluate and introduce developments in machining technology, tooling and manufacturing methods.
• Create and maintain SOPs to support consistent and standardized manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, quality and other relevant teams to support efficient production and resolve technical issues.
• Identify and escalate technical or manufacturing risks early, supporting effective resolution and continuity of production.

Skills

CNC turning

CNC milling

Horizontal boring

CAD/CAM programming

Edgecam experience

Lean manufacturing

Independent working

Edgecam

Education

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline

Tools

Edgecam

Job description

NOV in the United Kingdom is seeking a skilled CNC Manufacturing Engineer to join our Flexibles Manufacturing team. You will implement engineering concepts, manage technical aspects of manufacturing, and develop both new and existing product lines while championing lean improvements.

This hands-on role requires close collaboration with shop-floor staff, engineering and quality teams, with clear pathways for career progression and personal development, including two weeks on days followed by one