Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Machining

Nicholas Associates Group; Alfreton CP; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday

Xmas shutdown

7.5% pension

Death in service 4x salary

Job summary

Nicholas Associates Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Machining near Alfreton to join a precision engineering environment. You will manage customer projects from start to finish, shaping manufacturing routes and liaising with internal teams and external resources to meet timelines and budgets.

The role emphasizes CNC and manual machining knowledge, reading drawings, and ERP/MRP system usage. UK national security clearance and a proactive, detail-oriented mindset are valued.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level.
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings and break out operations.
• Experience with CNC machining, manual machining and fabrication.
• Competence in Office tools including Excel, Word and Project.
• Good knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and using them in manufacturing environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage projects from start to finish and ensure on-time delivery and budget adherence.
• Create manufacturing route cards to determine best fabrication methods.
• Coordinate with internal departments and external resources as needed.
• Some offline programming and process improvement opportunities.

Skills

CNC Machining

Manual Machining

Reading drawings

Excel

Microsoft Project

Education

HNC level

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Excel

Word

MS Project

Job description

The basics:
Role: Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Machining
Industry: Precision Engineering
Location: near Alfreton
Salary: £50,000 to £55,000 per annum
Hours: Monday to Thursday (7.30am-4.30pm) and Fridays (7.30am-2.00pm)
Contracted hours: 40 per week
Holidays and Benefits: 33 days holiday, Xmas shut down, 7.5% pension, x4 salary death in service.
Overview:
We now require an additional Manufacturing Engineer to join the team. Working in modern, purpose-built manufacturing facilities for a company that manufacture precision engineered components.
You will be working in a first-class precision engineering environment that have processes such as machining, fabrication and a number of out sourced processes also.
As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be working in a technical role managing projects for the customer from start to finish, ensuring the project is delivered on time and within budget - this role will offer variation such as offline programming but also creating manufacturing route cards to ensure the best methods to manufacture liaising with internal departments whilst also managing any external resources required for the project.
The ideal candidate / Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Machining may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at on an individual basis.

• Qualified to HNC level.
• Knowledge of precision engineering processes - CNC machining, Manual Machining, metal fabrication techniques.
• Excellent inter-personal and presentation skills.
• Competence in Office particularly Excel, Word and Project.
• Good working knowledge of MRP/ERP systems
• Ability to read manufacturing drawings and specifications and break out the details and processes required for each operation required for manufacture.
• Capable of working un-supervised and using own initiative.
• Good eye for detail with a methodical approach to the task in hand.
• Due to the nature of the work and security level of the projects you must be a UK National.

Commutable from:
Ilkeston, Alfreton, Chesterfield, Derby, Nottingham and surrounding areas.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

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