Manufacturing Engineer

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Painswick; Vor Ort; GBP 36.000 - 52.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Annual Bonus

Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Life Assurance

Eye Tests

Flu Vaccinations

Training & Development

Career Opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Reed Specialist Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Production Engineer for a hands-on role within a precision manufacturing environment in the UK. You will programme, set up, and optimise CNC machinery, driving continuous improvement and cost reduction through Lean, Kaizen, and 5S.

You will document processes, manage tooling, mentor colleagues, and use CMM and inspection skills to uphold quality. A engineering qualification and strong IT skills are essential, with a proactive,

Qualifikationen

• CNC programming and operating experience.
• Strong fault-finding and process improvement skills.
• Experience with CMM and inspection techniques.
• Engineering qualification (Degree/HND/T-Level).
• Experience in precision manufacturing.

Aufgaben

• Troubleshoot, optimise, and improve CNC programmes.
• Set, programme, and operate CNC machinery.
• Analyse production processes to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks.
• Train, mentor, and support personnel.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S.

Kenntnisse

CNC programming

CNC machining

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen

5S

CMM

Inspection

Mentoring

Microsoft Office

Ausbildung

Engineering degree

Tools

CMM

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a highly successful and innovative manufacturing organisation. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on engineering professional with strong CNC machining expertise who is passionate about process improvement, operational excellence, and developing others.

The Role

As Manufacturing Production Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring manufacturing processes operate safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot, optimise, and improve CNC programmes.
• Set, programme, and operate CNC machinery.
• Ensure manufacturing equipment is safe, reliable, and capable of meeting production demands.
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing and process documentation issues.
• Manage non-conformances, including rework, concession, and scrap activities.
• Analyse production processes and implement improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Identify and eliminate manufacturing bottlenecks.
• Support equipment performance monitoring and improvement initiatives.
• Manage tooling and consumables to support cost control and productivity.
• Train, mentor, and support manufacturing personnel.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and 5S principles.
• Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, and housekeeping throughout the facility.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Proven experience setting, programming, and operating CNC machinery.
• Strong CNC fault-finding and process improvement experience.
• Good understanding of CMM and manual inspection techniques.
• An engineering qualification such as Degree, HND, T-Level, or equivalent.
• Experience within a precision manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• A proactive, hands-on approach with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Benefits

• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays
• Annual Performance Bonus
• Excellent Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance for You and Your Family
• Life Assurance
• Free Annual Eye Tests
• Annual Flu Vaccinations
• Ongoing Training and Career Development
• Opportunity to work within a technically advanced manufacturing environment