CNC Production Engineer

E3recruitment; Heckmondwike; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

E3 Recruitment is seeking a CNC Production Engineer for a dynamic role involving client liaison and machining efficiency enhancements. This position offers a structured 3-year development plan and opportunities for career advancement in the defence sector. Ideal candidates will have relevant mechanical engineering qualifications and experience in CNC machining, with a focus on effective program creation and a positive approach to challenges.

Benefits

33 days holiday (25 days + 8 public holidays)

3x Annual P60 earnings life assurance

Frequent overtime opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Skilled CNC Machinist with programming skills.
• Qualifications such as NVQ/City & Guilds, HNC, or HND.
• A proactive attitude towards new challenges.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with clients from initial enquiry to delivery.
• Work on new product introductions and machining improvements.
• Create new programs and design jigs & fixtures.

Skills

Machining Efficiency

Client Liaison

Program creation

Education

Formal qualifications in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Fanuc

HAAS

EdgeCAM

Solidworks

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity for an accomplished CNC Machinist to progress their career by stepping into a CNC Production Engineer vacancy that will offer a comprehensive 3-year training & development plan, the opportunity to work (and eventually lead) on exciting projects for the Defence sector and the opportunity to step into a management position in the coming years.

E3 Recruitment are proudly partnering with a fast-growing Engineering organisation who are currently experiencing high levels of demand for their Machining capabilities. Currently employing around 70 people at their West Yorkshire facility, this employer is part of an organisation that employs around 300 people across the UK.

This CNC Production Engineer opportunity will allow the successful individual the chance to become work directly with several high-profile organisations in the Defence industry to supply critical components to be used in Submarines, Warships and Aircraft Carriers.

The CNC Production Engineer will focus on the following areas:

• Client Liaison: working with the customer from initial enquiry to delivery, including initial job costing estimation, specification qualification and progress updates
• New Product Introduction: constantly working on new projects and actively exploring methods, techniques and technologies in the attempt of efficiently produce components & parts
• Ensuring and Improving Machining Efficiency: by effective creation of new programs (online using machine controls: Fanuc & HAAS and EdgeCAM & Solidworks software), jig & fixture design and workflow planning & routing

The ideal CNC Production Engineer will possess:

• Formal qualifications within a relevant Mechanical Engineering subject (Apprenticeship, NVQ/City & Guilds, BTEC Level 3, HNC, HND etc.)
• Strong and stable career working as a Skilled CNC Machinist (ideally Milling and Turning) with the ability to set and program machines (ideally including 5-axis machining centres)
• A “can-do” attitude with an enthusiastic & optimistic approach to new tasks

Details of the CNC Production Engineer role:

• Starting Salary: £35,748.56 (£18.44 per hour) – increasing in the future once the 3-year development plan has been designed and agreed (during the first 3-6 months of employment)
• Working Hours: 37 Hours per week – permanent day shifts
  • Monday to Thursday: 07:30 to 16:00
  • Friday: 07:30 to 12:30
• Overtime: Frequently available during the week and on Saturday AM
• Holiday Entitlement: 33 Days (25 days + 8 public holidays)
• Company Life Assurance: 3x Annual P60 earnings

To apply for this position, please click “Apply Now” and attach a copy of your CV, alternatively please contact Callum Good at E3 Recruitment.