Senior CNC Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Unipart Group; Newcastle upon Tyne; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Serck Heat Exchange in Hayes invites a Senior CNC Design & Manufacturing Engineer to lead the design, programming and manufacture of high‑performance heat exchangers for motorsport projects. You will oversee CNC programs, manage the daily manufacturing workflow, ensure safety and quality, and mentor junior engineers to deliver world‑class components on tight deadlines.

This full‑time on‑site role demands exceptional attention to detail, strong leadership and a proactive approach to continuous

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior CNC Engineer in motorsport or high-precision engineering.
• Experience supporting Formula One or elite motorsport is highly desirable.
• Extensive CAD design software knowledge.
• Extensive CAM programming experience.
• Strong CFD and thermal engineering understanding.

Responsibilities

• CNC programming and manufacturing using CAM software.
• Set up and operate CNC equipment when required.
• Select tooling and strategies to maximise quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot issues and implement corrective actions.
• Manage daily manufacturing workflow and throughput.
• Ensure safety and highest quality standards.
• Support confidential engineering programmes for motorsport.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on projects.

Skills

CNC programming

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

Tools

CAD software

CAM software

CFD software

Job description

Senior CNC Design & Manufacturing Engineer

Serck Heat Exchange, Hayes

Full time

Serck provides specialist design, manufacture, installation, service, and global export of heat transfer technology across a range of sectors and geographies. Operational capabilities include industrial and marine heat exchangers, climate control and heat recovery products and efficiency coatings, as well as specialist, heavy-duty, high-performance, and heritage automotive radiators. Trusted by a global roster of clients including F1 teams, national utilities, petrochemical producers, military, marine, and rail organisations.

Purpose:

The Senior CNC Design & Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for the design, development, programming and manufacture of bespoke, high-performance heat exchangers for the motorsport industry, including projects supporting Formula One and other elite motorsport programmes.

This is a senior technical position requiring a highly experienced and proven engineer capable of taking a project from initial concept through design, analysis, CNC programming, manufacture, inspection and final delivery. The role combines advanced engineering knowledge with practical manufacturing expertise and requires exceptional attention to detail, the ability to work under pressure and a commitment to delivering world-class quality.

In addition to technical responsibilities, the successful candidate will manage the day-to-day throughput of the manufacturing department, ensuring customer deadlines are achieved while maintaining the highest standards of quality, efficiency and safety.

Key Responsibilities:

• CNC Programming & Manufacturing
• Produce CNC programs using CAM software for multi-axis machining centres.
• Set up and operate CNC machining equipment when required.
• Select appropriate tooling, cutting strategies and machining methods to maximise quality and efficiency.
• Troubleshoot machining issues and implement corrective actions.
• Support prototype development and continuous product improvement.
• Manufacturing Management
• Plan and manage the daily workflow of the manufacturing department.
• Allocate work efficiently to maximise productivity and machine utilisation.
• Monitor progress of all manufacturing operations and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Ensure manufacturing processes are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
• Support confidential engineering programmes for Formula One and other elite motorsport customers.
• Work within extremely demanding lead times without compromising quality.
• Maintain strict confidentiality on all customer projects.
• Produce components to the exceptionally high standards expected within professional motorsport.
• Quality & Continuous Improvement
• Ensure all products meet internal quality standards and customer requirements.
• Conduct inspections and approve finished components before dispatch.
• Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, tooling and efficiency.
• Introduce lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives where appropriate.
• Maintain engineering documentation and revision control.
• Leadership & Team Support
• Provide technical leadership within the manufacturing department.
• Mentor and support junior engineers, machinists and apprentices.
• Promote a positive, professional and collaborative working environment.
• Assist with training and development of manufacturing personnel.
• Support management in achieving departmental and company objectives.

Required Skills and Qualifications:

• The successful candidate will demonstrate:
• Proven experience as a Senior CNC Engineer within motorsport, aerospace or another high-precision engineering environment.
• Proven experience supporting Formula One or other elite motorsport programmes is highly desirable.
• Extensive knowledge of CAD design software.
• Extensive experience using CAM software and CNC programming.
• Strong understanding of CFD analysis and thermal engineering principles.
• Excellent understanding of heat exchanger design and manufacturing processes.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent organisational and planning abilities.
• Experience managing manufacturing workflow and production priorities.
• Ability to work calmly and accurately under significant time pressure.
• Strong communication and leadership skills.
• Commitment to delivering exceptional quality and customer satisfaction.

Key characteristics of the role:

• Enthusiastic, conscientious, results orientated, self-motivated with a ‘can do’ attitude.
• Developing strong working relationships with the team and customers
• Good communicator to all levels in and outside of the business
• Ability to work well under pressure in a demanding environment.
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Willingness to learn and apply the Unipart Way principles and tools, including OCCs

Personal Attributes

The ideal candidate will be:

• Highly motivated and self-driven.
• Meticulous with exceptional attention to detail.
• Innovative and solutions focused.
• Professional and trustworthy.
• Able to manage multiple high-priority projects simultaneously.
• Comfortable working under pressure and to extremely demanding deadlines.
• Passionate about engineering excellence and continuous improvement.
• Committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and confidentiality.

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