Manufacturing Engineer 1 Year Fixed Term Contract

Terry Parris Associates; Wealden, Lower Dicker; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Parris Associates near Hailsham seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a technically advanced environment, supporting the production of high-precision components. You will design fixtures in SolidWorks, write CNC programs, and develop CAM strategies to optimise tooling and processes.

Essentially you will lead continuous improvement, implement best-practice methods, train operators, and support product cost reduction while maintaining tight tolerances in a low-volume production

Qualifications

• Extensive CNC experience with aluminium and stainless steel.
• 5-axis/multi-axis machine tool knowledge.
• Experience in low-volume/high-tolerance production.
• Proficiency reading/writing NC G-Code programs.
• SolidWorks/CAD-CAM tooling and fixture design.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing decision info, including cost calculations.
• Design and manufacture fixtures and workholding with SolidWorks.
• Write and amend CNC programs on Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol, CELOS.
• Develop CAM programs (SolidCAM, Vericut) and prove-outs.
• Create setup sheets, manage tooling and fixtures.
• Lead continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives.
• Improve quality and productivity while reducing waste.
• Evaluate new methods and tooling for efficiency.
• Train operations personnel and create work instructions.

Skills

CNC machining

5-axis machining

CAD/CAM

continuous improvement

Problem solving

reading NC G-Code

data analysis

communication

Education

HNC/HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering

Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

SolidCAM

Edgecam

HyperMill

Mastercam

Siemens NX CAM

Vericut

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer 6 Months contract
Location: Near Hailsham
Salary: £45 - £55k
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a technically advanced manufacturing environment, supporting the production of complex, high-precision components.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with strong CNC, CAD/CAM and continuous improvement expertise to take ownership of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures and production optimisation.

The Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Provide manufacturing decision-making information, including production and material cost calculations and make-or-buy assessments.
• Design and manufacture bespoke workholding and fixtures using SolidWorks, including 3D modelling and 2D drafting.
• Write and amend CNC programmes using machine controls including Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and CELOS, as well as CAD/CAM software.
• Develop programmes using SolidCAM and Vericut and carry out CNC programme prove-outs on the machine.
• Create job setup sheets and manage tooling and fixtures.
• Lead operational improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing best-practice manufacturing methods.
• Improve quality and productivity while reducing waste and manufacturing costs.
• Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing methods, product design changes, tooling and fixtures to reduce manufacturing and assembly time.
• Support product cost reduction through continuous improvement and product maintenance.
• Train and support operations personnel, creating training manuals and work instructions where required.

About You

You will have extensive experience in a CNC manufacturing environment, ideally working with complex, tightly toleranced components.

Essential experience includes:

• Extensive experience cutting aluminium and stainless steel.
• Experience with multi-axis CNC machine tools, including 5-axis, 3+2 and multitasking.
• Experience with fixed-head turning centres.
• Experience manufacturing high-complexity, tightly toleranced products, ideally within sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical or scientific manufacturing.
• Ability to read and write NC G-Code programmes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience within low-volume and batch-production environments.
• Knowledge of engineering components, including BOMs, operations and routings.
• Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and ERP systems.
• Experience with 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, Solid Edge or AutoCAD.
• Advanced CAM experience across milling and turning, using packages such as SolidCAM, Edgecam, HyperMill, Mastercam or Siemens NX.
• Strong communication skills, initiative and a proactive approach.

Desirable Experience

• SolidWorks and SolidCAM
• Vericut
• Manufacturing automation, including bar feeders and palletisation
• Project management

Qualifications & Experience

You will ideally hold an HNC/HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering, or have a minimum of 10 years' industry experience combined with a recognised engineering apprenticeship.

A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role is required.

What We're Looking For

• Highly motivated and committed to achieving high standards.
• A strong team player who communicates effectively with colleagues.
• Able to listen, follow instructions and work independently.
• Positive, cooperative and professional in their approach.""