Manufacturing Engineer

Sammons Recruitment Ltd

Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for a technically skilled manufacturing professional with strong CNC, CAD/CAM and continuous improvement experience to play a key role in developing and improving manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience working with multi-axis CNC machine tools, complex and tightly toleranced components, bespoke workholding and fixtures, and low volume or batch production environments. 

What’s on Offer? 
Job type: Full time / Permanent 
Location: Eastbourne 
Salary: £Competitive 
 
Key Responsibilities: 
  • Provide manufacturing decision-making information, including production and material cost calculations and support for make-or-buy decisions. 
  • Design and manufacture bespoke workholding and fixtures using SolidWorks, including 3D modelling and 2D drafting. 
  • Write and amend CNC programs both at machine controls, including Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and CELOS, and using CAD/CAM software such as SolidCAM and Vericut. 
  • Prove out CNC programs on machines, ensuring programmes are suitable for production. 
  • Create accurate job setup sheets and supporting manufacturing documentation. 
  • Manage tooling and fixtures across the machine shop. 
  • Lead operational improvement activities, identifying and implementing best-practice manufacturing methods to improve quality and productivity while reducing waste and cost. 
 
Skills, Experience, and Training Requirements: 
  • Extensive experience of machining Aluminium and Stainless Steel materials. 
  • Strong experience with multi-axis CNC machine tools, including 5-axis, 3+2 and multitasking machines. 
  • Experience working with fixed-head turning centres. 
  • Able to read and write NC G-Code programmes. 
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills. 
  • Experience working within low volume and batch production environments. 
  • Knowledge of engineering components, including BOMs, operations and routings. 
  • Experience with CNC machine controls including Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and CELOS. 
  • A minimum of 5 years' industry experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role. 
 
Our Ideal Candidate: 
  • A highly motivated and technically capable Manufacturing Engineer with strong CNC programming and machining knowledge. 
  • Someone confident working with multi-axis CNC machinery, complex components and tight tolerances. 
  • A technically confident individual with strong CAD/CAM skills and experience designing workholding, fixtures and manufacturing solutions. 
 
How to Apply: 
 
If you have the experience and technical expertise required for this Manufacturing Engineer position, we would really like to hear from you. Apply directly through this advert with your CV. 
 

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