Production Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working hours

35 days holiday

Regular overtime with enhanced rates

Modern machines and complex work

Job summary

Rochdale based employer is seeking a Production Engineer to join the skilled engineering team on a permanent basis. The role is well suited to someone with strong CNC machining skills and experience in offline programming, with SolidCAM being advantageous.

Flexible working hours and a 39-hour week are offered, along with 35 days holiday and regular overtime. The successful candidate will work on complex projects using high-end engineering machinery and be able to commute from nearby towns.

Qualifications

• Formal qualifications in mechanical engineering or machining-focused discipline.
• Experience in CNC machining and offline programming.
• Ability to create CNC programs from scratch using CAD/CAM software; SolidCAM advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs from scratch using CAD/CAM software.
• Utilise offline programming to optimise production processes.
• Work on complex machining projects in a heavy engineering environment when needed.

Skills

CNC Machining

Offline programming

CAD/CAM SolidCAM

Education

Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship / NVQ / City & Guilds / HNC / HND or equivalent

Tools

SolidCAM

Job description

FLEXIBLE WORKING HOURS + 35 HOLIDAYS + REGULAR OVERTIME + HIGH ENG & MODERN MACHINES + COMPLEX MANUFACTURING

Due to continued demand of their services, this employer is actively searching for a Production Engineer to join their skilled engineering team on a permanent basis. As this ROCHDALE based employer is just minutes from the M62, the successful Production Engineer will easily be able to commute from surrounding towns & cities including Oldham, Bury, Halifax, Middleton, Huddersfield and Manchester.

For the Production Engineer position, we are keen to receive applications from individuals who possess:

• Formal qualifications within a Mechanical Engineering or Machining focused discipline (Apprenticeship, NVQ/City & Guilds/BTEC Level 3, HNC, HND or similar)
• Strong CNC Machining skills and knowledge - ideally an accomplished Machinist who has progressed into an Offline Programming or similar position
• The ability to create bespoke CNC programs from scratch using CAD/CAM software (all packages considered - SolidCAM experience is advantageous)
• IDEAL NOT ESSENTIAL: Previous experience spent working in a Heavy Engineering environment

Working Hours of the Production Engineer:

Day shifts with a 39-hour minimum weekly contract; the successful candidate will be offered flexibility around start & finish times between the below times (latest start time 8.30am):

• Monday to Thursday - 06:00 to 18:00
• Friday - 06:00 to 15:00

On offer to the successful Production Engineer:

• Starting Salary: Up to £45,000.00 / £22.18 per hour
• Holiday Entitlement: 35 days including public holidays
• Option to work regular midweek and Saturday morning overtime:
  • 150% paid between 39-48 hours worked
  • 200% paid after 48 hours worked