Manufacturing Engineer: Heavy Machining & Large-Scale

Reed Specialist Recruitment; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a reputable company based in Sheffield. This role involves supporting various machining shops, building 3D models, and producing accurate manufacturing drawings. Candidates should be apprenticeship-trained machinists with expertise in CNC programming and CAD/CAM systems. The job offers the chance to work on large-scale projects in cutting-edge facilities, making a significant impact in advanced manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship‑trained machinist is essential.
• Experience with CAD/CAM systems, preferably Unigraphics/NX.
• Strong engineering and technical grounding required.

Responsibilities

• Support multiple machining shops in delivering precise machining programmes.
• Build 3D component models from customer drawings.
• Produce manufacturing drawings from the models.

Skills

Apprenticeship‑trained machinist

CAD/CAM certification

Understanding of machining for castings and forgings

Experience with CAD/CAM systems

Competent with Microsoft Office

Offline CNC milling programming experience

Tools

Unigraphics (NX)

Vericut

Job description

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a reputable company based in Sheffield. This role involves supporting various machining shops, building 3D models, and producing accurate manufacturing drawings. Candidates should be apprenticeship-trained machinists with expertise in CNC programming and CAD/CAM systems. The job offers the chance to work on large-scale projects in cutting-edge facilities, making a significant impact in advanced manufacturing environments.