Manufacturing Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Ellesmere Port. This role involves planning CNC programs and ensuring high-quality manufacturing of mechanical components. With over 100 years of experience, the company offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including generous annual leave, sick pay, and a stakeholder pension scheme. If you have a passion for precision engineering and a drive for continuous improvement, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a company that values innovation and quality in the energy resources sector.

Benefits

Annual leave starting at 25 days

Company sick pay

Enhanced maternity pay

MIP Bonus

Stakeholder pension scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Life insurance at 4x basic pay

Free uniform and PPE

Free health checks

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of CNC programming experience in a lean manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in precision engineering with mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Plan CNC programs for contour path machining of metal/composite parts.
• Analyze drawings and design data to determine machining specifications.
• Implement Lean Manufacturing principles to enhance productivity.

Skills

CNC Programming

CAD/CAM Software

Precision Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Gibbs CAM

CMM

Micrometers

Callipers

Height Gauges

Bore Gauges

Job description

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Cook Compression, with over 100 years of history in the Energy Resources industry, has pioneered technology developments and is renowned for the quality and reliability of its product range, which includes reciprocating compressor valves, packing cases, pistons, rings, and wipers. They supply to both OEMs and the aftermarket. With established manufacturing sites globally, we are now seeking to recruit additional permanent staff due to expansion at our facility in Ellesmere Port, Cheshire.

ABOUT THE JOB:

The Manufacturing Engineer will primarily be responsible for planning CNC programs to control contour path machining of metal/composite parts on automatic machine tools.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING:

• An established background in the precision engineering industry, manufacturing mechanical components to high tolerances in a variety of metals.
• A minimum of 5 years of experience undertaking off-line CNC programming, using CAD/CAM software within a lean manufacturing environment.
• Previous experience with Gibbs CAM software is an advantage.
• Experience with the use of precision inspection equipment, including CMM, micrometers, callipers, height gauges, and bore gauges.
• Qualified to a minimum of NVQ Level 3, or equivalent such as a time-served apprenticeship or HNC in Mechanical Engineering.
• Prince2 or similar project management experience would be an advantage.

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Analyze drawings and design data to determine dimensions and configuration of cuts, selection of cutting tools, machine speeds and feed rates, reference points, and direction of machine cutting paths.
• Analyze routings at the programming stage and update processes to guarantee CNC machine tools are used to their fullest capability. This must be done using creativity, vision, and an organized plan for the future.
• Compute angular and linear dimensions, radii, and curvatures, and outline the sequence of operations required to machine parts.
• Create, revise, and edit CNC programs in line with routed operations; create set-up documents to supplement written programs.
• Liaise with shop floor personnel, shift managers, and suppliers regarding required tooling and fixtures.
• Create bills of materials for manufactured components.
• Create routings for manufactured components, including route card improvements (clear programs created and tooling identified).
• Analyze and advise on make vs. purchase decisions.
• Identify and implement solutions that lead to cost savings.
• Apply principles of Lean Manufacturing to reduce setup times and improve productivity.
• Actively seek out and identify Continuous Improvement opportunities.

WHAT WE OFFER:

Competitive rate of pay, plus additional benefits including:

• Annual leave based on length of service, starting at 25 days, rising to a maximum of 28 days, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Company sick pay.
• Enhanced paternity pay.
• Enhanced maternity pay.
• MIP Bonus - Shopfloor employees are eligible to participate in the Manufacturing Incentive Bonus Scheme, paid quarterly based on site metrics and goals.
• Reward and recognition scheme.
• Stakeholder pension scheme with a company contribution of currently 5%.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Life insurance at 4x basic pay.
• Free uniform and PPE.
• Free health checks and Eyecare Voucher scheme.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Free parking.
• Free refreshments.

MORE ABOUT THE COMPANY:

Cook is part of Dover Precision Components, owned by Dover Corporation, a diversified global manufacturer with annual revenue of over $8.5 billion. Delivering innovative equipment, components, specialty systems, consumables, software, digital solutions, and support services, our team of 25,000 employees is dedicated to redefining what is possible to better serve our customers. Dover Corporation is headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois. #SWE