Lead CNC Machining Engineer – HyperMill Specialist

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd; Ampthill; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd. is seeking a Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer based in Ampthill to drive CNC strategy and process improvements for high-precision manufacturing.

You will own the machining technology roadmap, develop advanced fixtures, and optimise tool and cutting strategies for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis operations. The role focuses on Lean/Six Sigma driven performance, collaborative NPI support, and ensuring conformance to tolerances and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC manufacturing or precision machining environments.
• Mastery of 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis CNC programming and machining processes.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead CNC machining strategy development across the Operations Engineering department.
• Develop and improve functional operating processes and incorporate them into governing processes.
• Own, lead, and develop the technology roadmap for machining for the Operations Engineering department.
• Develop, optimize, and validate CNC programs for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis machining centres and mills/turns.
• Design and implement advanced fixturing and work-holding to improve repeatability and throughput.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Skills

CNC programming

Machining operations

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Education

Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

HyperMill

Job description

Advanced Resource Managers Ltd. is seeking a Lead Machining Manufacturing Engineer based in Ampthill to drive CNC strategy and process improvements for high-precision manufacturing.

You will own the machining technology roadmap, develop advanced fixtures, and optimise tool and cutting strategies for 3-, 4-, and 5-axis operations. The role focuses on Lean/Six Sigma driven performance, collaborative NPI support, and ensuring conformance to tolerances and safety standards.