This is a hands-on engineering role for someone who understands what happens in the machining process. You'll own the process from method planning and programming through to fixturing and proving out, and you'll be the person the shop floor comes to when a job isn't running as it should.
The role
Programme machined components using Edgecam software or similar, from model through to post-processed, proven code
Develop manufacturing methods, routings and work instructions for new and existing parts
Select and optimise tooling to improve cycle times, tool life and surface finish
Design, specify and introduce fixtures, jigs and workholding solutions
Support first-off, proving out and handover to production
Investigate production issues — scrap, non-conformance, bottlenecks — and put fixes in place
Drive continuous improvement to reduce cost and lead time across the cell
What you'll need
Apprentice trained and have a solid CNC machining background
Edgecam CAD/CAM experience (other packages considered where Edgecam can be picked up quickly)
Strong tooling knowledge — selection, application and optimisation
Experience designing or introducing fixtures, jigs and workholding
Confident reading engineering drawings and GD&T
Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent) or apprentice-trained with strong practical experience
Low-to-medium volume, high-mix precision manufacturing experience is ideal
What's on offer
Salary - £42-46k depending on experience
25 days holiday + statutory bank holidays
Company pension
Genuine investment in plant and technology, with real scope to shape how the department works
Stable, established business with a strong order book
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Salary description
£42000.00 - £46000.00 per year