Senior Manufacturing Engineer – CNC & Precision Processes

Sammons Recruitment Ltd; Eastbourne; Vor Ort; GBP 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer in Eastbourne to own manufacturing improvements and drive efficiency. You will support production, develop methods for high-precision components, and work with advanced CNC technologies to improve throughput.

The role emphasizes CAM/CNC programming, tooling design, and mentoring production staff, with a focus on quality and cost reduction across aluminium and stainless steel parts.

Qualifikationen

• Extensive experience machining aluminium and stainless steel.
• Strong experience with multi-axis CNC machinery (5-axis, 3+2, multitasking).
• Experience with fixed-head turning centres.
• Ability to read and write CNC G-code programmes.
• Proficient CAD skills in SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX or AutoCAD.
• Advanced CAM programming for milling and turning.
• Knowledge of BOMs, operations, and routings.
• Excellent IT skills including ERP systems.

Aufgaben

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, improve quality and reduce waste and production costs
• Design and manufacture bespoke work holding, tooling and fixtures using 3D CAD software
• Write, amend and optimise CNC programmes using machine controls and CAD/CAM software
• Prove out CNC programmes on machines, ensuring processes are efficient and components meet required specifications
• Produce detailed job setup sheets, work instructions and supporting manufacturing documentation
• Manage tooling and fixtures across machinery and production operations
• Evaluate new manufacturing methods, tooling and design changes to improve production efficiency
• Support manufacturing cost analysis, including material costs and make-or-buy decisions
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement best-practice manufacturing methods
• Provide technical support, guidance and training to production staff

Kenntnisse

Aluminium & stainless steel machining

Multi-axis CNC machinery

Fixed-head turning centres

CNC G-code reading/writing

CAD software knowledge

CAM programming (milling & turning)

BOMs, operations & routings

ERP & IT proficiency

Ausbildung

Five years' experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

AutoCAD

Jobbeschreibung

Sammons Recruitment Ltd is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer in Eastbourne to own manufacturing improvements and drive efficiency. You will support production, develop methods for high-precision components, and work with advanced CNC technologies to improve throughput.

The role emphasizes CAM/CNC programming, tooling design, and mentoring production staff, with a focus on quality and cost reduction across aluminium and stainless steel parts.