Senior CNC Manufacturing Engineer – Lean & CAM Expert

Dover Corporation; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Dover Precision Components, based in Glasgow at the Waukesha Bearings plant, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to create and plan CNC programs and CAM workflows for high-precision metal parts. You will coordinate tooling and fixturing while supporting lean manufacturing initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in a precision engineering environment and fluency with FANUC/HEIDENHAIN controls, plus CAD/CAM tools such as FeatureCAM, EdgeCAM and Vericut. Shift pattern rotates between days and backshift.

Qualifications

• Technical or advanced qualification in Mechanical Engineering or closely related field.
• Over 5 years' experience in a similar precision engineering role.
• Fluent in CNC programming with strong MS Office skills.
• Experience with CNC controls such as FANUC or HEIDENHAIN; CAD/CAM like FeatureCAM/EdgeCAM/Vericut.

Responsibilities

• Analyse drawings to determine cuts, tools, speeds and feeds.
• Determine reference points and cutting path directions.
• Create CNC programs and setup documents.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineers on tooling/fixturing and improve processes.

Skills

CNC programming

Lean Manufacturing

Microsoft Office

CAM workflows

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

FANUC controls

HEIDENHAIN controls

FeatureCAM

EdgeCAM

Vericut

Job description

Dover Precision Components, based in Glasgow at the Waukesha Bearings plant, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to create and plan CNC programs and CAM workflows for high-precision metal parts. You will coordinate tooling and fixturing while supporting lean manufacturing initiatives.

The role requires 5+ years in a precision engineering environment and fluency with FANUC/HEIDENHAIN controls, plus CAD/CAM tools such as FeatureCAM, EdgeCAM and Vericut. Shift pattern rotates between days and backshift.