CNC Manufacturing Engineer | Process Improvement & Mentoring

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Painswick; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Eye Tests

Flu Vaccinations

Training & Development

Career Opportunities

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Production Engineer for a hands-on role within a precision manufacturing environment in the UK. You will programme, set up, and optimise CNC machinery, driving continuous improvement and cost reduction through Lean, Kaizen, and 5S.

You will document processes, manage tooling, mentor colleagues, and use CMM and inspection skills to uphold quality. A engineering qualification and strong IT skills are essential, with a proactive,

Qualifications

• CNC programming and operating experience.
• Strong fault-finding and process improvement skills.
• Experience with CMM and inspection techniques.
• Engineering qualification (Degree/HND/T-Level).
• Experience in precision manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, optimise, and improve CNC programmes.
• Set, programme, and operate CNC machinery.
• Analyse production processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks.
• Train, mentor, and support personnel.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S.

Skills

CNC programming

CNC machining

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

CMM

Inspection

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CMM

Microsoft Office

Job description

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Production Engineer for a hands-on role within a precision manufacturing environment in the UK. You will programme, set up, and optimise CNC machinery, driving continuous improvement and cost reduction through Lean, Kaizen, and 5S.

You will document processes, manage tooling, mentor colleagues, and use CMM and inspection skills to uphold quality. A engineering qualification and strong IT skills are essential, with a proactive,