Manufacturing Engineer (CNC)

Omega Plc; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace engineering company in Tewkesbury is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in Sliding Head machining. The ideal candidate will possess strong programming skills and CAD/CAM knowledge. Responsibilities include authoring manufacturing processes, programming CNC activities, and improving productivity. A manufacturing or engineering apprenticeship is required, along with hands-on machining experience. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to exciting projects in the aerospace sector.

Qualifications

• Hands-on machining experience with Sliding Head lathes is required.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering role is essential.
• Confident in using CAD/CAM software for offline programming.

Responsibilities

• Author and approve manufacturing processes and specifications.
• Program CNC activities both online and offline.
• Perform root cause corrective actions (RCCA).
• Support daily shop-floor management meetings.
• Identify new technologies to enhance productivity and quality.

Skills

Sliding Head lathe practices

Programming

CAD/CAM knowledge

Problem solving

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Education

Manufacturing / Engineering Apprenticeship or above

Tools

Star ST38

Star SR10J

Star SW20

Citizen machines

Job description

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stand-out aerospace engineering business to support in the delivery of a project of work through to September, and potentially beyond.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll need to possess excellent experience in Sliding Head lathe practices and processes including programming and CAD/CAM knowledge.

As an expert with Sliding Head machining, you should have knowledge of some of the following machines: Star ST38, Star SR10J, Star SW20, Citizen.

DUTIES - Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head)

• Authoring and approving manufacturing processes and process specifications
• Online and Offline programming for CNC Activities
• Perform problem solving and root cause corrective actions (RCCA)
• Provide technical, machining task planning and authorisation
• Advise and support daily shop-floor management meetings
• Develop the ME function, identifying new technology to enhance productivity & quality

Candidates who are currently a Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, CNC Programmer, Production Engineer, Production Manager, Lead Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Team Leader, Continuous Improvement Engineer and similar may be considered.

BACKGROUND - Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head)

• Manufacturing / Engineering Apprenticeship or above
• Previous Hands-on Machining experience (Sliding Head)
• Experience with Star ST38, Star SR10J, Star SW20 or Citizen machines
• Confident with geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Offline programming using CAD/CAM software - G-Code

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors