Manufacturing Engineer (CNC)

Omega Resource Group; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialized engineering agency based in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head) for an on-site position in Tewkesbury. The ideal candidate will have a manufacturing or engineering apprenticeship and hands-on experience with CNC sliding head machining. Responsibilities include programming CNC machines, authoring manufacturing processes, and solving technical challenges to enhance productivity. This role offers an hourly rate between £50 and £55, inside IR35 regulations.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing/Engineering Apprenticeship or above required.
• Hands-on machining experience (Sliding Head) necessary.
• Experience with relevant CNC machines preferred.

Responsibilities

• Author and approve manufacturing processes.
• Program CNC activities online and offline.
• Solve problems and implement corrective actions.

Skills

Hands-on machining experience

Geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)

Offline programming using CAD/CAM software

Education

Manufacturing / Engineering Apprenticeship or above

Tools

Star ST38

Star SR10J

Star SW20

Citizen machines

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head)
Location: Tewkesbury (on site)
Aerospace/Advanced Manufacturing
Inside IR35
£50 - £55 per hour

Responsibilities

• 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
• Adv daily management meetings
• Develop the ME function, identifying new technology to enhance productivity & quality

Qualifications

• 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

For more information on this role, please contact Lee Powell on (phone number removed) or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

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.

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