Manufacturing Engineer (6 month FTC)

Sammons Group; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Sammons Group in Eastbourne is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer on a 6 month fixed-term contract to support production, drive continuous improvement and develop efficient manufacturing methods.

The role requires strong CNC machining expertise (including 5-axis and fixed-head turning) and proficiency with CAD/CAM systems to deliver high-precision components. Join a precision engineering team delivering quality outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years' experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role.
• Strong background in CNC machining and precision engineering.
• Experience with 3D CAD/CAM and 5-axis CNC technologies.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, improve quality and reduce waste and production costs
• Design and manufacture bespoke work holding, tooling and fixtures using 3D CAD software
• Write, amend and optimise CNC programmes using machine controls and CAD/CAM software
• Prove out CNC programmes on machines, ensuring processes are efficient and components meet required specifications
• Produce detailed job setup sheets, work instructions and supporting manufacturing documentation
• Manage tooling and fixtures across machinery and production operations
• Evaluate new manufacturing methods, tooling and design changes to improve production efficiency
• Support manufacturing cost analysis, including material costs and make-or-buy decisions
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement best-practice manufacturing methods
• Provide technical support, guidance and training to production staff
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve processes

Skills

CNC Machining

Multi-axis CNC

Fixed-head Turning

CAD Software

CAM Programming

G-code

BOMs & Routings

ERP/IT

Experience 5+ yrs

Aluminium & Stainless

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

CAD/CAM software

Job description

• Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (6 month FTC)
• Contract Type: Contract
• Location: Eastbourne, East Sussex
• Job Base: Office based
• Reference: V-139112
• Contact Phone: [phone]
• Job Published: 30/10/2026 13:23

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer (6 month FTC)

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in CNC machining and precision engineering?

Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join their engineering team, supporting production processes, driving continuous improvement and developing efficient manufacturing methods.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of manufacturing improvements, work with advanced CNC technologies and contribute to the production of complex, high-precision components.

What’s on Offer

• Job type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (With a possibility of becoming permanent)
• Location: Eastbourne
• Salary: £Competitive

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, improve quality and reduce waste and production costs
• Design and manufacture bespoke work holding, tooling and fixtures using 3D CAD software
• Write, amend and optimise CNC programmes using machine controls and CAD/CAM software
• Prove out CNC programmes on machines, ensuring processes are efficient and components meet required specifications
• Produce detailed job setup sheets, work instructions and supporting manufacturing documentation
• Manage tooling and fixtures across machinery and production operations
• Evaluate new manufacturing methods, tooling and design changes to improve production efficiency
• Support manufacturing cost analysis, including material costs and make-or-buy decisions
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement best-practice manufacturing methods
• Provide technical support, guidance and training to production staff
• Work closely with engineering and operations teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve processes

Skills & Experience Required

• Extensive experience machining aluminium and stainless steel
• Strong experience with multi-axis CNC machinery, including 5-axis, 3+2 and multitasking equipment
• Experience with fixed-head turning centres
• Background producing complex, high-precision components within industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical or scientific engineering
• Ability to read and write CNC G-code programmes
• Strong knowledge of CAD software, such as SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX or AutoCAD
• Advanced CAM programming experience covering milling and turning
• Understanding of engineering components, bills of materials, operations and routings
• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems
• A minimum of five years' experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role

If you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, improve manufacturing processes and make a real impact within a precision engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you!

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