CNC Manufacturing Engineer: Lead Lean Improvements

Nicholas Associates Group; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working options

Disability Confident Employer

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking a CNC Manufacturing Engineer in Sheffield to develop and implement new CNC programmes and drive continuous improvements. You will work under Process Leaders to exceed productivity targets and share advances in tooling and programming with colleagues.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cost reduction, quality and on-time delivery, with opportunities to review and win new business using existing equipment and skills.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing career with strong CNC machining background.
• Knowledge of Lean production tools and techniques with examples of improvements.
• Strong numerate and analytical skills to complement programming and machining.
• Ability to develop new ideas, create solutions and harness technology for improvements.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards and internal training programmes.

Responsibilities

• Create, communicate and deliver a progressive improvement plan to reduce cost and improve quality and production rate.
• Lead the introduction of new parts from a CNC perspective, proving out new programs and supporting production implementation.
• Lead by example with regard to Health, Safety and Welfare of employees.
• Support management with technical insight on investment plans to maximise utilisation and productivity of new equipment.
• Monitor tooling usage and seek ways to reduce tooling expenditure with suppliers as appropriate.
• Suggest and lead improvement projects as agreed with the management team.
• Work with process owners to identify process improvements.
• Deliver practical hands-on training to eliminate waste in all CNC processes.
• Support the Process Leaders to ensure delivery dates are achieved and quantities are complete.
• Identify CNC skills gaps and propose appropriate training.

Skills

CNC Machining

Lean Manufacturing

Analytical Skills

ISO 9001 Knowledge

Tools

CAM Software

Job description

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking a CNC Manufacturing Engineer in Sheffield to develop and implement new CNC programmes and drive continuous improvements. You will work under Process Leaders to exceed productivity targets and share advances in tooling and programming with colleagues.

The role emphasizes technical leadership, cost reduction, quality and on-time delivery, with opportunities to review and win new business using existing equipment and skills.