Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programmer
Vector Recruitment
Location: Fife, Scotland
£38k-£47k + Shift allowance + overtime ( 4 day week shift pattern)
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Engineering Office of a specialist precision engineering company producing complex, high-specification components for demanding industries.
This role would suit an experienced CNC Programmer, Manufacturing Engineer or CADCAM Programmer who enjoys developing machining processes, solving manufacturing challenges and supporting production within a high-precision machining environment.
The Role – Manufacturing Engineer
- Create and optimise CNC programs for complex precision components
- Develop machining methods and manufacturing strategies
- Support production teams with technical machining expertise
- Improve cycle times, tooling selection and manufacturing efficiency
- Develop setup documentation and manufacturing instructions
- Support first article prove-out activities and process validation
- Investigate production issues and implement corrective actions
- Assist with new product introduction and continuous improvement projects
- Liaise closely with machinists, quality and engineering teams
- CNC programming experience within a precision engineering environment
- CADCAM programming experience (Mastercam, Edgecam, Hypermill, Fusion 360 or similar)
- Strong understanding of machining methods, tooling and workholding
- Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T
- Understanding of milling and turning processes
- Experience developing machining strategies for complex, tight-tolerance components
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
- Experience supporting production and process improvement activities
- Knowledge of 3, 4 and 5-axis machining advantageous
What's on Offer?
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to work on challenging, high-precision projects
- Training and professional development
- Modern engineering and manufacturing environment
- Long-term career progression opportunities
- Highly skilled and supportive engineering team
- Growing business investing in advanced machining technology
- Dental and Private health after qualifying period.
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