CNC Manufacturing Engineer: Precision Process Improvement

Vacgen Ltd; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

25 days holiday

Salary sacrifice pension

Life insurance

State-of-the-art working environment

Job summary

Vacgen Ltd in Hailsham, UK, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team. You will drive CNC programming, fixture design, and process optimization to boost productivity and quality in a high-precision environment.

The role requires five years of similar experience, extensive aluminium and stainless steel machining knowledge, and strong CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks, SolidCAM, Vericut).

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineer role.
• Extensive experience machining aluminium and stainless steel components.
• Strong knowledge of multi-axis CNC machining (5-axis, 3+2, multitasking).
• Proficient reading and optimisation of NC G-Code programmes.
• Experience using 3D CAD/CAM software for milling and turning.
• Knowledge of BOMs, routings and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to enhance quality, productivity and efficiency.
• Design bespoke fixtures and workholding using SolidWorks, including 3D models and drawings.
• Create and optimise CNC programs using CAD/CAM software.
• Prove-out CNC programs and support transitions of new products into production.
• Produce set-up sheets, work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Support production with technical expertise and problem-solving.

Skills

CNC machining

Multi-axis CNC

5-axis machining

G-Code programming

Process improvement

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

SolidCAM

Vericut

Job description

Vacgen Ltd in Hailsham, UK, is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Operations Engineering team. You will drive CNC programming, fixture design, and process optimization to boost productivity and quality in a high-precision environment.

The role requires five years of similar experience, extensive aluminium and stainless steel machining knowledge, and strong CAD/CAM skills (SolidWorks, SolidCAM, Vericut).