Manufacturing Engineer

JRS Associates LTD; Codnor CP; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday including bank public

Early finish Fridays

Overtime 1.5x

Pension scheme

Sick pay

Life insurance

Wellbeing programme

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite parking

Job summary

JRS Associates, in partnership with an established precision engineering business in the Ripley area, seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to own technically demanding projects. You will develop and optimise manufacturing methods for complex components, establish CNC strategies, and ensure high-quality manufacturing standards.

The role requires strong hands-on engineering experience, GD&T interpretation, and the ability to lead process improvements across milling, routing, tooling and

Qualifications

• Experience in a precision machining environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience producing manufacturing routings and methods of manufacture.
• Knowledge of ISO 9001, AS9100 and related standards.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise manufacturing methods for complex precision-machined components.
• Establish CNC machining strategies, tooling requirements and fixturing solutions.
• Produce manufacturing routings, stage drawings, operation sheets and technical documentation.
• Review engineering drawings, customer specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the manufacturing process.
• Specify materials, subcontract processes and inspection requirements.
• Work closely with CNC machining, production and quality departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100 and relevant industry standards.

Skills

CNC machining

Manufacturing methods

Process engineering

GD&T interpretation

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Education

HNC or higher in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

JRS Associates have partnered up with an established precision engineering business in the Ripley area to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in CNC machining, manufacturing methods and process engineering to take ownership of technically demanding projects.

The business manufactures complex, high-integrity components for industries including marine, power generation and other highly regulated engineering sectors.

The successful candidate will play a key role in developing manufacturing processes, improving machining efficiency and ensuring components are manufactured to the highest quality standards.

The Succesful Manufacturing Engineer - Package:

• Salary starting from £50,000, negotiable depending on experience
• Permanent day shift
• Early finish every Friday
• 33 days holiday including bank holidays
• Overtime paid at 1.5x
• Company pension scheme
• Company sick pay scheme
• Life insurance
• Health and wellbeing programme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking

The Succesful Manufacturing Engineer - Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimise manufacturing methods for complex precision-machined components.
• Establish CNC machining strategies, tooling requirements and fixturing solutions.
• Produce manufacturing routings, stage drawings, operation sheets and technical documentation.
• Review engineering drawings, customer specifications and manufacturing requirements.
• Provide technical leadership throughout the manufacturing process.
• Specify materials, subcontract processes and inspection requirements.
• Work closely with CNC machining, production and quality departments.
• Identify opportunities to improve cycle times, manufacturing efficiency and product quality.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001, AS9100 and relevant industry standards.

The Succesful Manufacturing Engineer - Requirements:

• Previous experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Process Engineer within a precision machining environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, tooling and manufacturing methods.
• Experience producing manufacturing routings and defining methods of manufacture.
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T.
• Experience within aerospace, nuclear, marine, power generation or similar regulated industries.
• HNC qualification or higher in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, or equivalent.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software such as Siemens NX, Mastercam or Fusion 360 would be advantageous.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Must be eligible to undergo BPSS security clearance.