Production Engineer in SO40, Totton, Hampshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Eling; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Benham Precision Engineering is seeking a Production Engineer to oversee high-tolerance machining on 5-axis machines, with emphasis on complex milling. The role suits an experienced CNC programmer or someone progressing into this field, focussed on delivering quality, cost and delivery targets.

You will work closely with manufacturing teams, apply lean practices and strive for lights-out capability, with training available for Mazak and Mastercam as needed.

Qualifications

• Experienced CNC Milling Programmer (5-axis) with capability to program and optimise complex parts.
• Strong knowledge of geometric tolerancing and drawing interpretation.
• Experience in NPI and Lean Manufacturing to improve processes.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering solutions using online and offline CNC programming.
• Provide tooling and fixtures to aid manufacture.
• Reduce manufacturing costs by reviewing CNC programs and methods.
• Collaborate with Senior Production Engineer to improve production techniques.
• Apply Lean Manufacturing practices and promote continuous improvement.
• Support manufacturing production team as required.

Skills

CNC Milling

5-axis Machining

NPI Solutions

Geometric Tolerancing

Reading Drawings

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Tools

Mazak Machines

Mastercam

Job description

Working at Benham Precision Engineering, you will be contributing to the delivery of some of the most exciting, complex and world leading engineering applications in the aerospace and defence sectors. Our customers are Blue Chip Multi- organisations delivering solutions to support mission critical applications.

We have an excellent opportunity for an experienced Production Engineer, or for someone looking to progress in their career and step into a Junior Production Engineer role.

This position would suit an individual with a strong CNC machining background, particularly in complex milling and 5-axis machining applications.

As a Production Engineer, you will be responsible for the technical oversight of machining processes for high tolerance components on 5-axis machines, ensuring products are manufactured to the required quality, cost, and delivery targets.

Key Accountabilities

• Create engineering solutions utilising online and offline CNC programming.
• Provide tooling and fixtures to aid manufacture.
• Strive to reduce manufacturing costs within a cost reduction program by reviewing existing CNC programs and method of manufacture, and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Maintain close liaison with the Senior Production Engineer regarding the improvement of production or handling techniques.
• Utilise new technology to improve repeatability and work towards lights out machining.
• Provide support to the manufacturing production team when required.
• Incorporate Lean Manufacturing best practices and promote a culture of continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Experienced CNC Milling Programmer (5-axis).
• Experience with Mazak machines is desirable but not essential (training can be provided).
• Mastercam offline programming experience advantageous but not essential (training can be provided)
• Demonstrated capability in delivering solutions for NPI.
• Excellent understanding of geometric tolerancing.
• Understand and interpret drawings accurately.
• Strong knowledge of cutting different materials.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of other manufacturing processes outside of CNC Machining to meet drawing requirements