Senior Manufacturing Process Lead (2–5 Axis CAM)

Stafforce Ports; Tees Valley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Stafforce Ports in Middlesbrough is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to own end-to-end manufacturing processes. You will develop detailed routes and drive tooling and fixture strategies to reduce cycle times.

The role requires strong CAD/CAM skills (Hypermill, Fusion), excellent communication, and a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and meeting cost targets through rigorous process validation and engineering change control.

Qualifications

• Develop manufacturing routes and process plans for components.
• Program CAD/CAM using Hypermill or Fusion for 2-, 3-, and 5-axis machines.
• Identify and escalate variances between planned cycle times and cost estimates.
• Drive the standardisation of tooling and fixture/workholding design.

Responsibilities

• Own the complete technical package for manufacturing, including product validation and engineering change control.
• Work with Technicians on first article and continuous improvement activities.
• Maintain high quality records in line with the quality system requirements.

Skills

CAD/CAM software

Process planning

Communication

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Tools

Hypermill

Fusion 360

Job description

Stafforce Ports in Middlesbrough is seeking a seasoned Manufacturing Engineer to own end-to-end manufacturing processes. You will develop detailed routes and drive tooling and fixture strategies to reduce cycle times.

The role requires strong CAD/CAM skills (Hypermill, Fusion), excellent communication, and a commitment to quality, continuous improvement, and meeting cost targets through rigorous process validation and engineering change control.