Manufacturing Engineer

Integrate Resources Group; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Integrate Engineering Resources Ltd in Middlesbrough is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent role. You will help deliver efficient, reliable manufacturing processes and high-quality precision-machined components.

You will plan routes, develop CAD/CAM programmes (Hypermill/other), manage cycle-times and costs, and own the technical package from validation to production support, ensuring quality andcontinuous improvement.

Qualifications

• CAD modelling software knowledge is required.
• Hypermill experience is essential.
• Strong communication skills are required.
• Well-organised approach with ability to manage multiple tasks.
• Proactive attitude towards continuous improvement.
• Customer-focused mindset is important.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing process planning: create clear routes for components with detailed steps.
• CAD/CAM programming: develop programmes for 2-, 3- and 5-axis machining (Hypermill or similar).
• Manage cycle-times and cost estimates, investigate variances.
• Tooling optimisation: standardise tooling and ensure availability before production.
• Fixture/workholding design to support accurate manufacture.
• Prepare stage drawings and maintain technical documentation.
• Own the full technical package including validation and changes.
• Support first-article and drive continuous improvements with technicians.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Maintain quality standards and records per the system.

Skills

CAD modelling

Communication skills

Organised

Continuous improvement

Customer focus

Tools

Hypermill

Job description

Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Middlesbrough

Duration: Permanent

Salary: £55-60k

The Role:

Integrate Engineering Resources is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent role in Middlesbrough on behalf of our client to join their expanding team. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to efficient, reliable manufacturing processes and the production of high-quality precision-machined components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing process planning: Create clear, effective manufacturing routes for components, ensuring each stage is planned in detail.
• CAD/CAM programming: Develop programmes for 2-, 3- and 5-axis machining using Hypermill, Fusion or other recognised software packages.
• Cycle-time and cost control: Check planned cycle times against cost estimates, investigate differences and escape variances where required.
• Tooling optimisation: Improve and standardise tooling, making sure the correct tools are specified and available before production starts.
• Fixture and workholding design: Design suitable fixtures and workholding solutions to support accurate, repeatable manufacture.
• Manufacturing documentation: Prepare stage drawings where necessary and maintain clear technical information.
• Technical ownership: Manage the full technical package, including product validation, engineering change control and ongoing production support.
• First-article and continuous improvement: Guide processes through to first-article approval, then work with Technicians to improve and optimise performance.
• Problem solving: Identify and resolve technical issues that arise during the manufacturing process.
• Quality assurance: Maintain high standards for precision-machined parts and ensure records meet the requirements of the quality system.

Requirements

• Good working knowledge of CAD modelling software.
• Hypermill experience
• Strong communication skills and the confidence to work effectively with internal colleagues and external contacts.
• A well-organised approach, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• A proactive attitude towards continuous improvement
• A customer-focused mindset.

About Us:

Integrate Engineering Resources Ltd provides a dedicated recruitment service to the Engineering Construction and Maintenance sector. Our specialist recruitment activities range across all areas and include the appointment of all levels of professional into the Power, Energy, Water Treatment, Chemical, Steel and Heavy Industrial industries throughout the UK and worldwide.