Production Engineer

Unify; Pennington; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

34 days leave

Health plan

Employee Assistance Programme

Profit share

Cycle to Work

Free parking

Career development

Job summary

Unify is seeking a Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations by programming, setting and proving new products on CNC machining centres and mill-turn machines. The role focuses on continuous improvement to ensure quality, efficiency and manufacturability. Hours are 39 per week with a day shift.

The successful candidate will create CNC programs, develop process plans and generate documentation, while supporting Engineering Manager planning and providing technical support to QA teams.

Qualifications

• Five years manufacturing engineering experience required.
• CNC programming and CAD/CAM experience essential.
• Experience machining materials to tight tolerances with GD&T.
• Right to live and work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs from drawings and CAD models using CAM software.
• Program, set and prove 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines.
• Produce manufacturing process plans, routings and ERP data.
• Generate tooling, fixtures, gauges and set-up sheets.

Skills

CNC programming

CAD/CAM

GD&T

5-axis machining

Manufacturing engineering

Tools

Mastercam

Job description

Production Engineer

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations by programming, setting and proving new products on a range of CNC machining centres and mill-turn machines. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement across production processes, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency and manufacturability.

Hours: 39 hours per week

Salary: Up to £55k DOE

Day Shift: Monday to Thursday: 7:30am to 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am to 1:00pm

Key Responsibilities

• Create CNC programs using online and offline CAM software from customer drawings and CAD models.


• Program, set and prove 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres and mill-turn machines.


• Produce manufacturing process plans, routings and ERP data.


• Generate manufacturing documentation including tooling, fixtures, gauges and set-up sheets.


• Improve machining methods and CNC programs to increase quality and efficiency.


• Investigate manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.


• Provide technical support to Quality and Inspection teams.


• Support engineering workload planning with the Engineering Manager.


• Produce 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D CAD models.


• Review customer drawings, specifications and technical documentation.


• Ensure material treatments and coatings are correctly applied and documented.


• Support continuous improvement and process development.


• Train and mentor colleagues where appropriate.

Essential Skills & Experience

• Right to live and work in the UK.


• Minimum five years' manufacturing engineering experience.


• CNC programming and CAD/CAM experience.


• Experience machining a range of materials to tight tolerances.


• Strong understanding of GD&T.


• Experience with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres and mill-turn machines.


• Knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and material treatments.

Desirable

• Mastercam experience.


• ERP/MRP systems experience.


• Knowledge of ISO and ASME Y14.5 drawing standards.


• Experience with Mazak, Fanuc and Heidenhain controls.

Benefits

• Competitive pension and life assurance.


• 34 days annual leave including bank holidays.


• Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.


• Profit share, Cycle to Work scheme, free parking and career development opportunities