Lead CNC Manufacturing Engineer — Multi-Axis Fixture Design

Energy Jobline CVL; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes for low-volume production, with strong emphasis on CNC programming, multi-axis machines, and precision fixtures.

You will design workholding using SolidWorks, create and amend CNC programs for Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and CELOS, and support continuous improvement to reduce waste and costs in a busy workshop environment.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience machining Aluminium and Stainless Steel.
• Experience with 5-axis and 3+2/multitasking machines.
• Reading NC G-code and CAM programs.
• Low-volume or batch production environment experience.
• Ability to design workholding and fixtures.
• Experience with CNC machine controls (Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol, CELOS).

Responsibilities

• Provide production cost calculations and support make-or-buy decisions.
• Design bespoke workholding and fixtures using SolidWorks; 3D modelling and 2D drafting.
• Write and amend CNC programs on machine controls and CAM software.
• Prove out CNC programs for production.
• Create setup sheets and manufacturing documentation.
• Manage tooling and fixtures across the machine shop.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to boost quality and reduce waste.

Skills

CNC programming

Multi-axis CNC

SolidWorks

SolidCAM

Vericut

G-code

Lean manufacturing

Tooling and fixtures design

Problem solving

Tools

SolidCAM

Vericut

Fanuc

Heidenhain

Mazatrol

CELOS

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing processes for low-volume production, with strong emphasis on CNC programming, multi-axis machines, and precision fixtures.

You will design workholding using SolidWorks, create and amend CNC programs for Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and CELOS, and support continuous improvement to reduce waste and costs in a busy workshop environment.