Manufacturing Engineer - Automation & CNC Specialist

Alcoa Europe; Poltimore; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Alcoa Europe in Exeter, UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team, reporting to the Team Lead. The role involves supporting on-site CNC, EDM, Waterjet, and automated operations to improve and qualify processes.

You will develop and verify CNC/EDM/Waterjet and robot programs, design tooling, and implement new automation while supporting EH&S and capital project justifications.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline.
• Five years' relevant engineering experience.
• Proficient in CNC Milling; CAM is an advantage (Heidenhain Controls).
• Proficient in CAD; Siemens NX an advantage.
• Good understanding of tooling and fixture design.
• Experience trouble-shooting mechanical systems (pneumatics, tooling, measurement feedback systems).
• Good understanding of engineering drawings and automation systems.
• High level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Project).
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills.
• Candidates with a degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering may be considered.
• Advantageous experience: CMM programming (Renishaw Modus) and robot programming (Yaskawa or Fanuc).

Responsibilities

• Create, verify, and release CNC/EDM/Waterjet machine programs.
• Create robot programs for automated cells.
• Design tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes.
• Develop and implement new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation.
• Support justification of capital funding requests.
• Reduce costs and improve current manufacturing techniques.
• Prepare documentation for CNC/EDM/Waterjet/automation (SOP/EMS).
• Identify and implement new manufacturing technology.
• Manage program storage, backups, and revision control.
• Support EH&S activities.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Decision making

Judgment

Education

HNC in Engineering

Tools

CNC Milling

CAM

Heidenhain Controls

Siemens NX

Renishaw Modus

Yaskawa/ Fanuc robot programming

Job description

Alcoa Europe in Exeter, UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Manufacturing Engineering team, reporting to the Team Lead. The role involves supporting on-site CNC, EDM, Waterjet, and automated operations to improve and qualify processes.

You will develop and verify CNC/EDM/Waterjet and robot programs, design tooling, and implement new automation while supporting EH&S and capital project justifications.