CNC Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling & Process Improvement

Energy Jobline CVL; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business near Hailsham, East Sussex. This hands-on role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes, programming CNC machinery, and designing bespoke tooling and fixtures for tight-tolerance components.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement, reduce costs and waste, and collaborate with production teams to uphold high quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience machining aluminium and stainless steel to tight tolerances.
• Experience reading NC G-code and programming multi-axis CNC machines (5-axis, 3+2).
• Proven ability to design and manufacture fixtures and workholding using 3D CAD and 2D drawings.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills in low-volume production environments.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing cost information to support planning and make-or-buy decisions.
• Design and manufacture bespoke fixtures and workholding in 3D CAD and 2D drawings.
• Write and amend CNC programs at controls and CAM software.
• Proof-out CNC programs on machines to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
• Produce setup sheets and maintain manufacturing documentation.
• Manage tooling across machines and fixtures.
• Lead continuous improvement to reduce waste and cycle times.
• Improve quality and productivity while cutting costs.
• Evaluate methods, tooling, and fixtures for process improvements.
• Train production staff and prepare training manuals.

Skills

CNC machining

5-axis programming

CAD/CAM software

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

SolidCAM

Edgecam

HyperMill

Tooling and fixtures design

Education

HNC/HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship / 10+ years industry experience

Tools

SolidWorks

SolidCAM

Vericut

CAD/CAM software suites

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a specialist engineering and manufacturing business near Hailsham, East Sussex. This hands-on role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes, programming CNC machinery, and designing bespoke tooling and fixtures for tight-tolerance components.

The candidate will drive continuous improvement, reduce costs and waste, and collaborate with production teams to uphold high quality standards.