CNC Process and Development Engineer

Chase Taylor; Bewdley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Long-term career growth

Influence on manufacturing efficiency

Collaborative working environment

Job summary

Chase Taylor is seeking an experienced CNC Process & Development Engineer to own preprocessing and drive improvements in machining efficiency within a busy UK manufacturing environment.

You will optimize CNC processes, reduce manual intervention and support the introduction of new products and technologies, collaborating with engineering, production and IT teams to streamline operations and ensure robust change control.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machining and preprocessing software (OptiCAM, PEPs or similar).
• Strong understanding of CNC programming and manufacturing processes.
• A continuous improvement mindset with excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, production and IT teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain CNC preprocessing systems (OptiCAM / PEPs).
• Improve machining efficiency, accuracy and cycle times.
• Reduce manual programming and process adjustments.
• Support new product and hardware introductions.
• Resolve CNC-related production issues and optimise machine performance.
• Assist with ERP integration and continuous process improvement.
• Document system changes and implement robust change control.

Skills

CNC preprocessing

OptiCAM

PEPs

CNC programming

Continuous improvement

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Are you an experienced CNC Process & Development Engineer looking to make a real impact? We're seeking a proactive engineering professional to take ownership of CNC preprocessing, driving improvements in machining efficiency, reliability and automation within a busy manufacturing environment.

The Role

You'll play a key role in optimising CNC processes by reducing manual intervention, improving machine performance, and supporting the introduction of new products and manufacturing technologies. Working closely with technical, production and IT teams, you'll help streamline operations while supporting future system developments.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and maintain CNC preprocessing systems (OptiCAM / PEPs)
• Improve machining efficiency, accuracy and cycle times
• Reduce manual programming and process adjustments
• Support new product and hardware introductions
• Resolve CNC-related production issues and optimise machine performance
• Assist with ERP integration and continuous process improvement
• Document system changes and implement robust change control

What We're Looking For

• Experience with CNC machining and preprocessing software (OptiCAM, PEPs or similar)
• Strong understanding of CNC programming and manufacturing processes
• A continuous improvement mindset with excellent problem-solving skills
• Ability to work collaboratively across engineering, production and IT teams

What's on Offer

• Long-term career development opportunities
• A key role influencing manufacturing efficiency and future technology
• Supportive and collaborative working environment

If you're passionate about CNC process improvement and want to play a pivotal role in driving manufacturing excellence.