Manufacturing Engineer

Dover Precision Components; Ellesmere Port; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a solid background in precision engineering and CNC programming. The successful candidate will manage the planning and programming of CNC operations, ensuring high-quality output and process improvements in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Benefits

25-28 days of annual leave, plus 8 bank holidays

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Company sick pay

MIP Bonus - quarterly incentive scheme

Stakeholder pension scheme (5% contribution)

Employee Assistance Programme

Life insurance (4x basic pay)

Free health checks

Free uniform and PPE

Cycle to work scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in CNC programming in a lean environment.
• Experienced with precision inspection tools.
• A background in the precision engineering industry.

Responsibilities

• Plan CNC programs for machining metal/composite parts.
• Analyze drawings, compute dimensions, and create CNC programs.
• Liaise with shop floor personnel for tooling and fixtures.

Skills

Precision engineering

CNC programming

Lean manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Mechanical inspection

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Gibbs CAM

Precision inspection equipment

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. The company supplies 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 in undertaking off-line CNC programming, using CAD/CAM software within a lean-manufacturing work environment.
• Previous experience with Gibbs CAM software is an advantage.
• Experienced with the use of precision inspection equipment including CMM, micrometers, callipers, height gauges, and bore gauges.
• Qualified to a minimum of NVQ 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 programming stage and update processes to guarantee CNC machine tools are used to their fullest capability, 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 5% company contribution.
• 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