Senior CNC Manufacturing Engineer: Precision & NPI

Cosworth; Northampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Cosworth is seeking a Senior Production/Manufacturing Engineer to join our high-performance Manufacturing Team in Northampton, delivering precision components using advanced CNC machinery and integrated design/test processes.

The role covers developing CAM programs, fixture design, and end-to-end ownership of production processes, with emphasis on NPI, tooling and cost control. Team collaboration and continuous improvement are essential in this dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Strong CAM programming experience, ideally Siemens NX.
• Background in automotive, motorsport, aerospace or precision engineering.
• Previous experience as Manufacturing/Production engineer or CAM programmer.
• Experience in fixture design.
• Strong understanding of GD&T.
• Apprentice-trained or holding a technical degree (HNC/HND/Bachelor).
• Hands-on problem solver in fast-paced environments.
• Teamcenter/Vericut/SAP knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise multi-axis CNC programs using CAM.
• Design and implement production fixturing.
• Own manufacturing processes from concept to production.
• Support new product introduction, tooling and process development.
• Support shopfloor staff, driving continuous improvement.
• Estimate production times and costs, manage BOMs.
• Consider health, safety, environmental and energy impacts of activities.
• Ensure compliance with UK GDPR and Data Protection Act 2018.

Skills

CAM programming

GD&T

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

HNC/HND

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Vericut

SAP

Job description

Cosworth is seeking a Senior Production/Manufacturing Engineer to join our high-performance Manufacturing Team in Northampton, delivering precision components using advanced CNC machinery and integrated design/test processes.

The role covers developing CAM programs, fixture design, and end-to-end ownership of production processes, with emphasis on NPI, tooling and cost control. Team collaboration and continuous improvement are essential in this dynamic environment.