Manufacturing Engineer

Zenovo; Horsham; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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Job summary

Zenovo, on behalf of its partner, invites a Manufacturing Engineer in Horsham to join a 6-month contract outside IR35. You will develop CNC machining processes, create setup sheets and tooling layouts, and drive continuous improvements to quality, productivity and efficiency.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you’ll collaborate with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to optimise processes, introduce new methods and support new product introductions into production.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering.
• 5+ years' experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Experience with PPAP and DFMEA methodologies.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA).

Responsibilities

• Develop complete CNC machining processes for new and existing components.
• Create setup sheets, tooling layouts, and machining documentation.
• Troubleshoot machining issues including programming, tooling, fixtures or tolerances.
• Collaborate with production to improve uptime, quality and efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean principles.
• Optimise cycle times, tooling strategies and manufacturing methods.

Skills

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Analytical thinking

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Engineering

Job description

Our partner is renowned for designing and manufacturing innovative products used across commercial, industrial and institutional markets, the business continues to invest heavily in its people, technology and manufacturing capabilities.

This is a contract position, outside IR35.

Initally it will be for 6 months.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys improving manufacturing processes, solving complex production challenges and driving operational excellence. You'll play a key role in supporting production, developing CNC machining processes and delivering continuous improvements that enhance quality, productivity and efficiency.

The Opportunity

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you'll work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams to optimise machining processes, introduce new manufacturing methods and support the successful introduction of new products into production.

This is a hands-on engineering role where you'll have the opportunity to make a real impact on manufacturing performance while working within a collaborative, family-oriented organisation that values innovation and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop complete CNC machining processes for new and existing components.
• Create setup sheets, tooling layouts, tool preset drawings and machining documentation.
• Troubleshoot machining issues, including programming, tooling, fixture, tolerance and process-related problems.
• Work closely with production teams to improve machine uptime, product quality and manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Optimise cycle times, tooling strategies and manufacturing methods to reduce cost and improve throughput.
• Develop routings, work instructions, process sheets and manufacturing documentation.
• Establish feeds, speeds, tooling requirements and machining parameters.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (or a related discipline).
• 5+ years' experience within a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Excellent problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Strong understanding of machining principles, tooling and manufacturing best practices.
• Ability to manage multiple engineering projects simultaneously.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams.
• Knowledge of PPAP and DFMEA methodologies.
• Understanding of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DfMA) principles.