Production Engineer

Owen Daniels; Northampton; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Northampton is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to develop, optimise and maintain multi-axis CNC programmes using CAM software and to design tooling and fixtures for efficient production processes.

The role requires solid manufacturing engineering background, GD&T knowledge, and a qualification such as HNC/HND or a degree or apprenticeship. Day shifts, permanent full-time position, salary dependant on experience plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven CAM programming experience.
• Manufacturing engineering experience in relevant sectors.
• Experience in manufacturing, production engineering and fixture design.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and problem solving.
• Relevant HNC, HND, degree-level qualification or apprentice training.

Responsibilities

• Develop, optimise and maintain multi-axis CNC programmes using CAM software.
• Design and implement effective production tooling, fixtures and manufacturing solutions.
• Take ownership of manufacturing processes from concept through to production.
• Support new product introduction, process development and continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Provide technical support to production teams while ensuring Quality & H&S compliance.

Skills

CAM programming

Manufacturing engineering

Fixture design

GD&T

Problem solving

Education

HNC/HND or degree

Apprentice trained

Tools

Siemens NX

Job description

Role: Production Engineer

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: Day shifts

Salary: Dependant on Experience + Benefits

Location: Northampton

Are you an experienced Production Engineer looking for your next challenge? If so, this opportunity cannot be missed! Our client, a leading engineering business, is recruiting for a Production Engineer due to growth in the business.

Production Engineer - Key responsibilities:

• Develop, optimise and maintain multi-axis CNC programmes using CAM software.
• Design and implement effective production tooling, fixtures and manufacturing solutions.
• Take ownership of manufacturing processes from initial concept through to production.
• Support new product introduction, process development and continuous improvement activities on the shop floor.
• Provide technical support to production teams while ensuring compliance with quality, Health & Safety.

Production Engineer - Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in CAM programming, using Siemens NX or similar.
• Manufacturing engineering experience within automotive, motorsport, aerospace or precision engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing, production engineering and fixture design.
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and problem solving skills.
• Relevant HNC, HND, degree-level qualification or apprentice trained.