Manufacturing Engineer - CAD/CAM, CapEx & Processes

KineticPlc; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Part time

Job summary

KineticPlc is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Contract) in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role focuses on ownership of production engineering support, driving manufacturing methods, and managing capital investments to keep pre-production schedules on track.

You will program machine tools using Siemens NX and CREO, develop post-processors, manage CapEx/OpEx budgets, and create robust SOPs and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as Manufacturing, Production, or Process Engineer.
• Advanced proficiency in Siemens NX and CREO for CAD/CAM.
• CapEx project management from financial justification to procurement.
• Knowledge of machining, finishing, and component processing.
• Experience creating robust SOPs and quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Define and apply robust manufacturing methods, tooling, and process technologies (machining, finishing, and processing components).
• Create machine tool part programs using Siemens NX and CREO; develop and maintain post-processors and 3D models.
• Define financial justifications, manage CapEx/OpEx budgets, procure hardware, and track performance against business cases.
• Create, implement, and maintain Quality Acceptance Standards, Method Statements, Tooling SOPs, and Operational SOPs.
• Support pre-production schedules, create manufacturing information, and specify tooling.
• 37 hours per week: Monday to Thursday 7.30am to 4pm, Friday 7.30am to 12.30pm.
• Initial training 3-6 months with potential shift work and overtime later.
• Temporary contract with strong possibility of permanent role for the right candidate.

Skills

CapEx project management

Machining & finishing knowledge

Quality standards development

Tools

Siemens NX

CREO

Job description

KineticPlc is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Contract) in Newcastle upon Tyne. The role focuses on ownership of production engineering support, driving manufacturing methods, and managing capital investments to keep pre-production schedules on track.

You will program machine tools using Siemens NX and CREO, develop post-processors, manage CapEx/OpEx budgets, and create robust SOPs and quality standards in a fast-paced environment.