Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CNC

Cirrus Selection Limited; Ampthill; Sur place; GBP 51 000 - 59 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

4-day week onsite

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Training & development

Career progression

Résumé du poste

Ampthill, Bedfordshire-based Cirrus Selection Limited is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC machining and CAM programming expertise. The role is hands-on, developing machining strategies, optimising CNC programmes and introducing advanced tooling and workholding to support prototype and production manufacturing.

Key responsibilities include developing and optimising programmes for multi-axis machines, using HyperMill, improving cycle times and yield, and collaborating with

Qualifications

• Strong experience in CNC machining and manufacturing engineering, including CNC turning.
• Expertise in HyperMill CAM programming and offline NC programme generation.
• Experience improving machining processes, tooling strategies and manufacturing efficiency.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement techniques.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system, including BOMs and routings.

Responsabilités

• Develop CNC programmes for 3-, 4- and 5-axis machining centres and lathes.
• Use HyperMill to generate offline NC programmes.
• Improve cycle times, accuracy, process capability and yield.
• Design fixtures and workholding to improve repeatability and efficiency.
• Support new product introduction, DFM and machining.
• Resolve complex machining issues and drive continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with Design, Production, Quality and Supply Chain to boost performance.

Connaissances

CNC machining

CAM programming

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Continuous improvement

Outils

HyperMill

SAP

Description du poste

Ampthill, Bedfordshire | 4 day week onsite | DV Clearance required | £51,000 – £59,000

Can you turn complex machining challenges into faster, more efficient manufacturing processes?

We are recruiting for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC machining and CAM programming expertise to improve manufacturing capability, precision and productivity.

This is a hands‑on technical role where you will develop machining strategies, optimise CNC programmes and introduce advanced tooling and workholding solutions, supporting both prototype and production manufacturing.

What you will be doing

• Developing and optimising CNC programmes for 3, 4 and 5-axis machining centres and lathes.
• Using HyperMill CAM software to generate offline NC programmes.
• Improving cycle times, machining accuracy, process capability and production yield.
• Designing fixtures and workholding solutions to improve repeatability and efficiency.
• Supporting new product introduction, design for manufacture and machining.
• Resolving complex machining issues and driving continuous improvement.
• Working with Design, Production, Quality and Supply Chain teams to improve manufacturing performance.

What you will need

• Strong experience in CNC machining and manufacturing engineering, including CNC turning.
• Expertise in HyperMill CAM programming and offline NC programme generation.
• Experience improving machining processes, tooling strategies and manufacturing efficiency.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement techniques.
• Experience with SAP or a similar ERP system, including bills of materials (BOMs) and manufacturing routings.
• The ability to influence change, solve technical problems and work collaboratively across engineering and manufacturing teams.

What is on offer

• Competitive salary | Annual bonus | Excellent benefits package | Industry-leading training and development | Genuine career progression opportunities | Flexible working arrangements | Compressed 4-day working week (Monday to Thursday)

Interested? If you have the CNC machining expertise and improvement mindset to take manufacturing performance to the next level, we would like to hear from you.

Security:

Due to the nature of the work, this role is primarily site-based in Ampthill and candidates must be eligible to obtain DV Security Clearance, with SC to start, whilst going through the DV process. For this you will need to be a full British Citizen. Dual nationality will not be eligible.