Manufacturing Engineer

Owen Daniels; March; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in March is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to collaborate with sales, production, and quality teams. This role involves generating CAD/CAM programs, producing detailed quotations, and improving efficiency in manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate has a relevant engineering qualification and experience with CNC programming, particularly with Fusion 360. You will also support shopfloor operatives and ensure adherence to health and safety regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC programming using CAM.
• Understanding of machining (Milling/Turning) and materials.
• Proven experience in the engineering field.

Responsibilities

• Generate CAD/CAM programs for complex machined components.
• Produce detailed quotations based on customer drawings.
• Plan production methods for parts requiring production engineering.

Skills

CNC programming

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualification

Tools

Fusion 360

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Overview

Role Details - Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Purpose: To work in collaboration with sales, production and quality teams to quote for new sales enquiries for complex machined components, generate CAD/CAM programs for these components and improve the quality, speed and efficiency of the manufacturing process and product. Using engineering principles, technology and computer aided software to design, plan and analyse production methods and systems. To monitor and evaluate the operations, identify and eliminate waste and to implement solutions and innovations.

Responsibilities

• Working from Customer drawings and models to produce detailed quotations to the company standard format, coupled with generating relevant programs for a variety of CNC Machine Tools, using a CAM package (Fusion360)
• 3 Axis Vertical and Horizontal Milling
• 5 Axis Milling
• Matsuura / Haas UMC 5 Axis
• Liaising with customers on all levels to ensure the information received is correct and that the quote they receive is for the right product for their project. Supplying quotations for services; compiling and submitting technical information where necessary.
• Create full routing information including labour and material costing etc for both Machined and Sheet metal components.
• To plan production methods for parts requiring production engineering including the completion of process routing sheets.
• Provide Support to shopfloor operatives regarding -
• Tooling
• Fixturing
• Program amendments
• General Processing and quality concerns
• Root Cause Analysis
• Generation and storage of Stage and Fixture drawing using a CAD package (AutoCAD/Inventor).
• Decide upon most efficient method of manufacture and adjust routings where required - advising sales of any cost implications.
• Liaise with customers to rectify documentation issues or to implement design changes.
• Keep up to date with engineering advancements in the wider fields and where possible discuss and implement with management teams.
• Confirm correct materials being used on BOM & analyse and improve material usage

General responsibilities

• Health & Safety Responsibilities
• All employees are responsible for adhering to health and safety procedures and guidelines, ensuring a safe working environment for themselves and others. Any accidents, near misses, or concerns must be reported to the Health & Safety Manager and/or their line manager immediately.
• Quality Responsibilities
• Quality is the responsibility of every individual within the company. Each employee contributes to the companies quality objectives and plays a key role in fostering a quality-focused culture. It is essential to uphold high standards to ensure that customer needs and expectations are fully met.
• On-Time, In-Full (OTIF) Delivery
• All employees have a shared responsibility for supporting the on-time and in-full (OTIF) delivery of products to customers, ensuring efficiency and reliability across all business functions.

Performance Measures

• Production plan attainment
• OTIF >90% (completion of engineering operations in accordance with production plan)
• Machine utilisation (OEE)
• Quotes vs sales
• Response times

Person Specification

• Relevant Engineering Qualification.
• Understanding of machining (Milling/Turning) and materials
• Understanding of sheet metal and fabrication (Desirable)
• Experience with CAD software.
• CNC programming using CAM (Preferably Fusion 360)
• Excellent literacy, numeracy and ICT skills (MS Office - Word & Excel)
• Proven experience in the engineering field.
• Superb analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to make decisions under pressure.
• Great attention to detail and organizational skills.

This role requires a flexible approach to accommodate the changing needs of the business and to undertake any reasonable duties in support of the companies operations