Manufacturing Engineer

Placrrecruitment Co; Wealden; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Career development opportunities

Modern manufacturing environment

Varied and technically challenging工作

Job summary

Placr Recruitment is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for a precision engineering and manufacturing business in West Sussex. The role focuses on developing and improving manufacturing methods, supporting production teams, and ensuring efficient, safe, high-quality output.

You will work with CNC milling/turning, fixture design, Lean methods and continuous improvement projects to reduce costs and improve productivity. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits.

Qualifications

• Five years’ experience in a similar Manufacturing Engineering role.
• HNC/HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering or engineering apprenticeship.
• Experience with CNC programming and metal part manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture bespoke workholding and fixtures using SolidWorks.
• Create and amend CNC programs both at the machine and using CAD/CAM software.
• Prove out CNC programs and optimise machining processes.
• Produce job setup sheets and manufacturing documentation.
• Manage tooling and fixtures across production.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, reduce waste and lower manufacturing costs.
• Analyse production methods and recommend improvements.
• Support make-or-buy decisions through manufacturing cost analysis.
• Train and support production staff with technical expertise and work instructions.
• Work collaboratively across engineering and manufacturing teams to improve operational performance.

Skills

Multi-axis CNC machining

G-Code programming

CAD software

CAM software

Lean manufacturing

BOMs & routings

Continuous improvement

Low volume manufacturing

Education

HNC/HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship with experience

Tools

SolidCAM

SolidWorks

Vericut

Mastercam

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: West Sussex

Salary: Competitive + Excellent Benefits

Full Time | Permanent

Placr Recruitment is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of our client for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a highly respected engineering and manufacturing business.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, driving continuous improvement and working with advanced CNC machining technologies. You'll play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, reducing costs and supporting the production of precision-engineered components for demanding industries.

The Role

Working closely with the Operations Engineering team, you will be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing methods, supporting production teams and ensuring products are manufactured efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.

This is a varied role offering exposure to process improvement, CNC programming, fixture design and new manufacturing technologies.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and manufacture bespoke workholding and fixtures using SolidWorks.
• Create and amend CNC programs both at the machine and using CAD/CAM software.
• Prove out CNC programs and optimise machining processes.
• Produce job setup sheets and manufacturing documentation.
• Manage tooling and fixtures across production.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to increase productivity, reduce waste and lower manufacturing costs.
• Analyse production methods and recommend improvements.
• Support make-or-buy decisions through manufacturing cost analysis.
• Train and support production staff with technical expertise and work instructions.
• Work collaboratively across engineering and manufacturing teams to improve operational performance.

About You

We're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys working in a precision engineering environment and has a passion for improving manufacturing performance.

You'll ideally have experience with:

• Multi-axis CNC machining (5-axis, 3+2 or multitasking machines)
• Programming CNC machines using G-Code
• CAD software such as SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, Solid Edge or AutoCAD
• CAM software including SolidCAM, Mastercam, HyperMill, Edgecam or Siemens NX
• Manufacturing aluminium and stainless steel components
• High precision engineering within aerospace, medical, automotive, scientific or similar sectors
• BOMs, routings and engineering documentation
• Continuous improvement and lean manufacturing techniques
• Low volume or batch manufacturing environments

Desirable Experience

• SolidWorks
• SolidCAM
• Vericut
• Automation systems including bar feeders and palletisation
• Project management experience

Qualifications

We're open to candidates who have either:

• HNC/HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering

or

• A completed engineering apprenticeship with significant industry experience

You should also have at least five years' experience in a similar Manufacturing Engineering role.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary
• Career development opportunities
• Modern manufacturing environment
• Varied and technically challenging work
• Opportunity to contribute to continuous improvement projects
• Supportive engineering team
• Long-term career prospects

If you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking to join a business that invests in innovation, precision engineering and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.