Production Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Painswick; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension plan

Group life assurance

Onsite parking

Sick Pay

Onsite canteen

Supportive and developmental enviro n

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is recruiting a Production Engineer to join a Gloucestershire machine shop working on high-precision components. The role covers CNC programming, CAM tooling, NPI development and small-batch production, with close collaboration across engineering, design and production teams.

The successful candidate will program CNC machines, prepare shop-floor documentation, manage routings and ERP job packs, and help maintain tooling and TPM records.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of CNC programming/CAM programming experience.
• Experience with CAM software such as HyperMILL, Mastercam, Edgecam, Siemens NX, SolidCAM, Fusion 360, FeatureCAM, Delcam or PowerMill.
• 5-axis programming experience is highly advantageous.
• Strong machining background in batch production and NPI.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings including GD&T.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs using CAM software and generate supporting shop floor documentation.
• Support NPI, small batch and precision machining work.
• Programme complex components to a high standard and read drawings with GD&T.
• Collaborate with designers, buyers, engineers and production teams.
• Maintain and manage tooling, routings and ERP job packs.

Skills

CNC programming

CAM programming

GD&T interpretation

Attention to detail

IT literacy

Tools

HyperMILL

Mastercam

Edgecam

Siemens NX

SolidCAM

Fusion 360

Job description

Job Title: Production Engineer

Shift: Day shift

Location: Gloucestershire

Salary: Competitive Salary

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly skilled machine shop team in Gloucestershire, working on complex, high-precision components including small batch and NPI projects.

We are looking for a confident CNC Programmer / Production Engineer who can create accurate CNC programs, support shop floor operations, and work closely with engineering, design and production teams to ensure components are manufactured to the highest standard.

The Role

As a CNC Programmer / Production Engineer, you will be responsible for producing CNC programs and all supporting documentation for the shop floor. You will support the wider machine shop operation, including NPI development and small batch work, tooling requirements, routings, job packs and production documentation. This role would suit someone with a strong machining background who enjoys both technical programming and broader production engineering responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities - Production Engineer

• Create CNC programs using CAM software
• Produce accurate shop floor documentation and job packs
• Support NPI, small batch and precision machining work
• Programme complex components to a high standard
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T
• Work closely with designers, buyers, engineers and production teams
• Support tooling selection, ordering and consumables
• Complete routings and structures within the ERP system
• Maintain accurate TPM records and machine maintenance sheets
• Monitor maintenance reports and investigate discrepancies
• Coordinate machine servicing schedules and engineer visits
• Maintain tool vending machine inventory
• Ensure material, tooling and programming information is properly controlled
• Promote safe working practices within the manufacturing environment

Qualifications & Requirements - Production Engineer

• Minimum 3 years' CNC programming / CAM programming experience
• Experience using CAM software such as HyperMILL, Mastercam, Edgecam, Siemens NX, SolidCAM, Fusion 360, FeatureCAM, Delcam, PowerMill or similar
• 5-axis programming experience would be highly advantageous
• A strong machining background across batch production and NPI
• Experience programming complex, high-precision components
• Good knowledge of CNC machine tools and manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including GD&T
• Strong IT skills and good attention to detail
• Experience with mechanical assembly would be advantageous
• Experience with ERP systems, routings or job packs would be useful

What we can offer - Production Engineer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension plan
• Group life assurance
• Onsite parking
• Sick Pay
• Onsite canteen
• Supportive and developmental environment

Candidates who are currently a CNC Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer or CNC Programmer Setter Operator may be suitable for this role.

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