CNC Process Engineer: Fast Track to Engineering Manager

Precision People; Burton Latimer; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension Scheme

33 Days Holiday (including BH)

Career progression

Mon to Fri day shifts

Job summary

Precision People is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer in Burton Latimer to own CNC machining processes, tool up parts from drawings, and drive NPI activities. The role offers a path toward an Engineering Manager position and requires hands-on programming and process definition across multiple CNC controls.

You will quote and estimate for the commercial team, develop process layouts, and support maintenance with strong problem-solving and SPC capability.

Qualifications

• Proven CNC machining process engineering experience.
• Able to write Fanuc-based ISO (G-code) programs manually and/or with CAM.
• Hands-on prove-out of CNC programs on multiple machine controls.
• Experience quoting and estimating machined parts including cycle times and tooling.
• Working knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Competent with CAD/CAM software and tooling selection.

Responsibilities

• Work with 2D/3D design software and customer models to define processes.
• Generate Fanuc ISO CNC programs manually and with CAM software.
• Prove out and run programs on various CNC controls, including milling.
• Manage timing plans, budgets and project goals.
• Produce control plans, FMEAs and define capability requirements.
• Prepare cycle time estimates, tooling costs and equipment proposals.
• Carry out root cause analysis and 8D actions for issues.
• Support maintenance and liaise with subcontractors on repairs.

Skills

CNC machining

G-code programming

NPI experience

Root cause analysis

GD&T

SPC

Tools

AutoCAD

Hypermill

CAM software

Job description

Precision People is recruiting for a Senior Process Engineer in Burton Latimer to own CNC machining processes, tool up parts from drawings, and drive NPI activities. The role offers a path toward an Engineering Manager position and requires hands-on programming and process definition across multiple CNC controls.

You will quote and estimate for the commercial team, develop process layouts, and support maintenance with strong problem-solving and SPC capability.