Manufacturing Manager

Stafforce Ports; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafforce Ports in Middlesbrough is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to own end-to-end manufacturing processes. You will develop detailed routes and drive tooling and fixture strategies to reduce cycle times.

The role requires strong CAD/CAM skills (Hypermill, Fusion), excellent communication, and a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and meeting cost targets through rigorous process validation and engineering change control.

Qualifications

• Develop manufacturing routes and process plans for components.
• Program CAD/CAM using Hypermill or Fusion for 2-, 3-, and 5-axis machines.
• Identify and escalate variances between planned cycle times and cost estimates.
• Drive the standardisation of tooling and fixture/workholding design.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete technical package for manufacturing, including product validation and engineering change control.
• Work with Technicians on first article and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain high quality records in line with the quality system requirements.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

Process planning

Communication

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Tools

Hypermill

Fusion 360

Job description

Are you a highly experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next opportunity.

We are currently working on behalf of our client based out of Middlesborough

Duties will include but not limited to:

• Manufacturing Process Planning – Developing the most effective and detailed manufacturing routes for components
• CAD/CAM programming using Hypermill, Fusion or other recognised packages for 2, 3 and 5 Axis Machines
• Ensuring planned cycle times align with cost estimates, identifying and escalating any variances.
• Driving the optimisation and standardisation of tooling to guarantee all required tools are specified and available before production begins.
• Effective fixture and work holding design
• Producing stage drawings where appropriate
• Taking responsibility for the complete technical package, including product validation, engineering change control, and ongoing operational support.
• Owning the process to first article and working with Technicians on continuous improvement and optimisation thereafter
• Addressing and resolving technical issues as they emerge within the manufacturing process.
• Upholding high quality standards for precision machined components and maintaining records in accordance with the quality system requirements

You will be ideally have;

• Good proficiency in CAD modelling software.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to work effectively with both internal and external