Manufacturing Engineer (CNC) in Birmingham, West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL in Birmingham is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (CNC) to be the technical go-to on the shop floor, editing CNC programmes, improving processes and supporting production.

This permanent days-based role offers a competitive salary, clear career stability and the chance to mentor setters and operators while contributing to NPI and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Extensive CNC multi-axis machining experience with precision components
• Strong tooling, machining process, CNC programming and machine control knowledge
• Apprentice-trained with a recognised mechanical engineering qualification
• Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

Responsibilities

• Technical engineering support across production (days-based, 39 hours per week)
• Support NPI setups and the introduction of new products
• Optimise machining processes, utilisation and efficiency
• Edit CNC programmes and CAM files (engineering change driven)
• Coach and mentor setter/operator machinists and troubleshoot machining issues

Skills

CNC multi-axis machining

CNC programming

Machining process optimisation

GD&T reading & interpretation

Education

Apprentice-trained with a recognised mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

CAM editing

CNC programming software

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (CNC)

£56,800 + Mon - Fri + Days + Stability

Birmingham, West Midlands (Commutable from: Bromsgrove, Redditch, Solihull, Worcester, Kidderminster, Sutton Coldfield, Walsall, Stourbridge)

Are you a CNC Technician, looking for a stable, days-based role where you'll be the technical go-to on the shop floor, supporting a team of machinists and improving how precision parts are made?

This is a permanent position within a well-established precision engineering manufacturer, where you will play a key part in supporting production through new product introductions, continuous improvement, and day-to-day problem solving to maximise quality, efficiency and output.

In this role you will edit CNC programmes and CAM files in line with engineering changes, optimise machining processes and machine utilisation, and troubleshoot machining issues. You'll also coach and mentor setter/operator machinists, promoting best practice and supporting safe, efficient production to schedule.

This role would suit an experienced CNC Technician / Manufacturing Engineer with strong multi-axis machining knowledge, confident editing programmes, setting work and tooling, and reading technical drawings with GD&T, looking for a long-term, hands‑on technical support role in production.

The Role:

• Technical engineering support across production (days-based, 39 hours per week)
• Support NPI setups and the introduction of new products
• Optimise machining processes, utilisation and efficiency
• Edit CNC programmes and CAM files (engineering change driven)
• Coach and mentor setter/operator machinists and troubleshoot machining issues

The Person:

• Extensive CNC multi-axis machining experience (precision components / difficult materials)
• Strong tooling, machining process, CNC programming and machine control knowledge
• Apprentice-trained with a recognised mechanical engineering qualification
• Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.

We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates