Manufacturing Engineer

Midianet; Bath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the Bath area is seeking a skilled manufacturing engineer for a 12-month fixed contract. The role involves developing CNC programs and providing manufacturing solutions while collaborating with subcontract machinists. The ideal candidate should have a degree in engineering and extensive knowledge of CNC processes. This position offers competitive salary between £45k-£48k.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machines, including programming and proving out manufacturing methods.
• Strong desire to make a meaningful impact in engineering.
• Ability to work efficiently in a multi-project environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing solutions to a cost- and time-effective plan.
• Construct process method operation sheets for inspection and machining.
• Develop CNC programs for milling and lathes using SolidCam.

Skills

Extensive knowledge of CNC machining processes

Experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD

Practical application of Lean Manufacturing

Education

Degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Tools

SolidCam

Job description

12-month fixed term contract initially

£45k-£48k

Bath area

If you are a skilled manufacturing engineer with a background in engineering and machining processes, then this could be ideal for you.

The company designs and develops innovative mechanical solutions for equipment in the defence sector and is looking for a talented individual with a passion for engineering excellence and a strong desire to make a meaningful impact.

This role is a 12-month fixed term contract initially, with the potential to extend further.

This position is suitable for someone experienced with CNC machines, including programming and proving out manufacturing methods. It offers the opportunity to work on new technology development and product introduction. For full details, please apply online, and a member of the team at Reed will be in touch.

Job Role

1. Provide manufacturing solutions to a cost- and time-effective plan.
2. Construct process method operation sheets, including inspection, machining, heat treatment, and finishes.
3. Provide working stage drawings to support shop-floor manufacturing.
4. Develop CNC programs for milling, lathes, mill-turns, and wire cutting EDM using SolidCam.
5. Prove out manufacturing methods on CNC machines and hand over to operations.
6. Design jigs and fixtures to enable cost-effective and efficient manufacturing processes, supporting fixture design with SolidWorks.
7. Prepare Bills of Materials using customer drawing data.
8. Collaborate with approved subcontract machinists to ensure manufacturing and quality standards are met, and set up mirrored production methods when necessary.
9. Support supply chain development of subcontract machinists.
10. Lead the installation, commissioning, and acceptance of new capital expenditure.

Skills and Experience

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Extensive knowledge of CNC machining processes.
• Experience with SolidWorks 3D CAD and ideally SolidCam.
• Strong practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement techniques, including 5S, waste reduction, quality tools, TPM, and statistical process capability.
• Ability to work efficiently in a multi-project environment.

For full details, please apply online, and we will be in touch.