Precision Machining Engineer — NPI & Lean Improvement

AMETEK; Leicester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AMETEK is seeking a Machine Shop Manufacturing Engineer in the UK to define, support, and continuously improve CNC and manual machining processes for high‑precision components. You will work with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Design Engineering to drive capability, tooling, fixtures, and workholding across NPI and existing production.

The role emphasizes lean, Six Sigma, and data‑driven problem solving to reduce scrap, improve throughput, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role.
• Degree or HND in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related discipline.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and surface finish requirements.
• Experience with tooling selection, fixturing, work holding, and cutting tool optimization.
• Understanding of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.
• Experience in global sourcing and machining supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and optimise machining processes for CNC and manual machine shop operations (turning, milling, grinding, and ultra-precision processes where applicable).
• Define routing, standard cycle times, tooling, fixtures, cutting strategies, and work instructions to support safe and repeatable manufacture.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by reviewing designs for manufacturability (DFM) and defining robust manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost, delivery, and safety (Lean, Six Sigma, waste elimination, OEE improvement).
• Troubleshoot machining issues and provide hands-on technical support to production teams to resolve quality, scrap, rework, or capacity constraints.
• Specify and justify capital equipment, tooling, fixtures, and gauges to meet current and future manufacturing requirements.
• Work closely with Quality to define inspection strategies, control plans, and process capability (Cp/Cpk).
• Ensure all machine shop activities comply with health & safety, environmental, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

Data-driven

Teamwork

Communication

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Navision ERP

Job description

AMETEK is seeking a Machine Shop Manufacturing Engineer in the UK to define, support, and continuously improve CNC and manual machining processes for high‑precision components. You will work with Production, Quality, Supply Chain and Design Engineering to drive capability, tooling, fixtures, and workholding across NPI and existing production.

The role emphasizes lean, Six Sigma, and data‑driven problem solving to reduce scrap, improve throughput, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance