Manufacturing Engineer

L3Harris Technologies, Inc.; Kemp Town Estate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company is seeking a CNC Machinist to develop and optimise machining processes, improve efficiency, and support new product introductions. The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience with CNC machining, programming skills, and knowledge of CAD software. This role offers a competitive benefits package, including private medical insurance and a pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days holiday per year

Private medical insurance

Pension scheme with 7% employer contribution

Life Assurance 4x salary

Flexible opt-in extras

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with CNC machining processes (milling and turning).
• Proficient in CNC programming and use of CAM software.
• Good knowledge of GD&T.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise machining processes to improve efficiency.
• Program, validate and refine CNC programs and CAM processes.
• Collaborate with machinists to troubleshoot process issues.
• Monitor and analyse machining performance for improvements.

Skills

CNC machining processes

CNC programming

CAD (SolidWorks, HyperMill)

GD&T knowledge

Lean manufacturing techniques

New product introduction

AS9100 standards experience

ERP systems

Tools

CNC machines

CAM software

SolidWorks

Job description

Overview

CNC machine paths to ensure precision and repeatability. Design and implement jigs, fixtures and tooling to support required design tolerances. Collaborate with machinists to troubleshoot process issues and optimise setups. Ensure that the machining processes meet dimensional and surface finish requirements. Look for continuous improvements including the introduction of new cutting tools and automation solutions. Support new product introduction through proactive input to new designs. Monitor and analyse machining performance to identify improvement opportunities. Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements for the machine shop. Trouble shoot process issues and provide technical support to the machine shop. Conduct their work in a safe manner. Use PPE where appropriate. Support activities in the other departments as and when required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise machining processes to improve efficiency, accuracy and throughput.
• Program, validate and refine CNC programs and CAM processes.
• Design and implement jigs, fixtures and tooling to support required design tolerances.
• Collaborate with machinists to troubleshoot process issues and optimise setups.
• Ensure that machining processes meet dimensional and surface finish requirements.
• Support new product introduction through proactive input to new designs.
• Monitor and analyse machining performance to identify improvement opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental requirements for the machine shop.
• Trouble shoot process issues and provide technical support to the machine shop.
• Conduct work in a safe manner and use PPE where appropriate.
• Support activities in other departments as required.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with CNC machining processes (milling and turning).
• Proficient in CNC programming and use of CAM software.
• Skilled in CAD, ideally with SolidWorks and HyperMill.
• Good knowledge of GD&T.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement techniques.
• Background in new product introduction.
• Experience in working to AS9100 standards.
• Experience working with ERP systems.

Benefits

• 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and the option to buy/sell up to 5 days.
• Private medical insurance with optional family cover.
• Pension scheme with up to 7% employer contribution.
• Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x).
• Group income protection.
• Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover and cycle to work scheme.
• Employee assistance program providing mental health and wellbeing support.
• Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary).