Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CNC & Process Optimization

Terry Parris Associates; Hailsham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Terry Parris Associates is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a technically advanced environment near Hailsham. The role focuses on supporting high-precision component production, with emphasis on CNC, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement to optimise processes, tooling, and production efficiency.

You will design fixtures, develop NC programs and lead cost-reduction initiatives while collaborating with operations to deliver quality outcomes in a low-volume, high-mix setting.

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in CNC manufacturing with complex, tightly toleranced components.

Responsibilities

• Provide manufacturing decision-making information including cost calculations and make-or-buy assessments.
• Design and manufacture bespoke fixtures and workholding using SolidWorks.
• Write and amend NC programs using Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol, CELOS.
• Develop programs with SolidCAM and Vericut; prove-out CNC programs on machines.
• Create setup sheets and manage tooling and fixtures.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste and cost.
• Evaluate new manufacturing methods and tooling to shorten lead times.
• Support cost reduction and product maintenance through continuous improvement.
• Train operations staff and create training materials.

Skills

CNC machining

Problem solving

Team player

Continuous improvement

Education

HNC/HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering

10+ years industry experience

Tools

SolidWorks

Creo

Siemens NX

Solid Edge

AutoCAD

SolidCAM

Vericut

Edgecam

HyperMill

Mastercam

Job description

Terry Parris Associates is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a technically advanced environment near Hailsham. The role focuses on supporting high-precision component production, with emphasis on CNC, CAD/CAM, and continuous improvement to optimise processes, tooling, and production efficiency.

You will design fixtures, develop NC programs and lead cost-reduction initiatives while collaborating with operations to deliver quality outcomes in a low-volume, high-mix setting.