CNC Manufacturing Engineer Hands-On, Varied Production

Iexpe; Salisbury; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Thor Industries Ltd in Salisbury seeks a versatile CNC Manufacturing Engineer to join a small, defence-focused team. You'll program, set up and operate multi-axis CNC machines, develop and optimise CNC programs, and manufacture precision components from metals, plastics and composites.

The role covers design support, prototyping, inspection, and maintenance in a fast-moving environment, with varied activities from programming to manual machining, assembly and range testing; candidates must be

Qualifications

• Experience in multi-axis CNC programming, setting and operation.
• Strong machining knowledge, including manual milling, turning, grinding and bench fitting.
• Engineering numeracy and a methodical problem-solving approach.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
• Ability to inspect finished components to exacting quality standards.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Ability to comply with strict safety, regulatory and security requirements
• Experience within defence, aerospace or other highly regulated industries.
• Wire EDM programming and operation experience.
• ONE CNC experience.
• SOLIDWORKS knowledge.
• Professional engineering qualifications or memberships.

Responsibilities

• Programming, setting and operating CNC machinery.
• Developing and optimising CNC programs to improve efficiency and performance.
• Manufacturing precision components from a range of metals, plastics and composite materials.
• Supporting design, prototyping and product development activities.
• Reviewing engineering drawings and CAD models.
• Conducting fault-finding, repairs and preventative maintenance on workshop equipment.
• Carrying out quality inspections using micrometers, verniers and gauges.
• Supporting workshop organisation, material handling and inventory control.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across production operations.

Skills

Multi-axis CNC programming

CNC programming

Machining knowledge

Engineering numeracy

SOLIDWORKS

Wire EDM

ONE CNC

Driving licence

Education

Professional engineering qualifications or memberships

Job description

Thor Industries Ltd in Salisbury seeks a versatile CNC Manufacturing Engineer to join a small, defence-focused team. You'll program, set up and operate multi-axis CNC machines, develop and optimise CNC programs, and manufacture precision components from metals, plastics and composites.

The role covers design support, prototyping, inspection, and maintenance in a fast-moving environment, with varied activities from programming to manual machining, assembly and range testing; candidates must be