Manufacturing Engineer (CNC) in Glasgow, Glasgow City

Energy Jobline CVL; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering business in Glasgow is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent, full-time role. Candidate should have HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering and proven CNC programming skills. Responsibilities include creation and modification of CNC programs, improving manufacturing methods, and supporting staff training. This position offers a day shift Monday to Friday in a state-of-the-art environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar role covering manufacturing engineering responsibilities.
• Detailed knowledge of CNC and manual machining processes in milling and turning.

Responsibilities

• Creation of new and modification of existing CNC programs.
• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods.
• Provide ongoing support and training to all manufacturing staff.

Skills

CNC programming expertise

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing

Strong communication skills

Education

HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

Word

Job description

Position Overview

Maxwell Consultancy is partnering with a global engineering business to fill a Permanent, full‑time Manufacturing Engineer in a state‑of‑the‑art workshop in Glasgow. The role works day shift Monday to Friday, with an early finish.

The company is a market leader across Renewables, Oil & Gas and Water.

Responsibilities

• Creation of new and modification of existing CNC programs using Siemens, Mazak and Heidenhain.
• Preparing, updating and maintaining manufacturing methods, documentation, tooling and setup details required for product manufacture.
• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Creating and maintaining robust and lean manufacturing processes (CNC and manual) that satisfy product and process quality, meet delivery schedules and support customer satisfaction and business results.
• Provide daily/weekly support for manufacturing processes, program creation, issue resolution and support other disciplines.
• Provide ongoing support to the machine shop and processes to ensure economic manufacturing at the correct quality standard.
• Work with suppliers on all matters relating to the manufacturing process.
• Facilitate and/or participate in continuous improvement activities, analyse production processes and use problem‑solving methodology to identify improvement areas.
• Create process specifications and material purchase specifications.
• Lead and own control of manufacturing consumables, tooling and lubrication.
• Discuss and develop processes for rectification or additional work of assemblies and parts due to production changes.
• Support non‑conformance issues and improvements.
• Assist with the cost of poor quality KPIs and actions.
• Provide ongoing support and training to all manufacturing staff.
• Be available for further training when required.
• Work with managers and cell leaders to implement company policies and goals.
• Ensure health, safety and environmental guidelines are followed.

Education & Experience

• HNC/HND Mechanical Engineering with proven experience in a similar role covering the above responsibilities.
• Understanding and experience of lean manufacturing techniques, detailed knowledge of CNC and manual machining processes in milling and turning.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Experience of SAP or other MRP systems; proficiency in Excel and Word is beneficial.

Application

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