Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement lean manufacturing processes focused on quality, cost, and delivery.
Create machining processes for complex components with tight tolerances using CAD/CAM tools (Siemens NX or Partmaker preferred).
Select cutting tools, design fixtures, and produce shop documentation.
Support APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA studies.
Lead and support process improvement projects, ensuring minimal downtime in the machine shop.
Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and recommend design changes to enhance productivity and standardisation.
Provide technical support to supply chain to ensure quality, cost, and delivery expectations are met.
Mentor and support Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians in tooling, gauging, and fixture design.
What We’re Looking For
Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
Significant experience in manufacturing/process engineering, ideally within aerospace or regulated environments.
Strong knowledge of DFM, DFSS, APQP, Lean methodologies, and Zero Defects principles.
Proven CNC programming expertise using 3D CAD/CAM (Partmaker/Featurecam preferred, Siemens NX10.0, Vericut).
Experience of using sliding head machines (Star machines preferred not essential)
Exposure to advanced processes such as EDM, honing, lapping, grinding, flow deburring, anodising, and heat treatment.
Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and deliver practical solutions.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the flexibility to support business objectives across teams.
Hr Benefits
Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression
33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)
Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice
Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%)
Employee share options, free onsite parking, EV charging and gym facilities
If this sounds like you, in the first instance please send me an updated version of your CV in reply to this advert.
Discalimer:-Inside Right is acting as an employment business on behalf of an offical client partner. If you have not had a response within 2 weeks of applying, on this occasion you may have been unsuccesful.
Inside Right is an equal opportunities/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any protected characteristic.
Skills Required
Analytical
Problem Solver
Excellent communication
Collaboration
Innovation
Qualifications Required
-Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
-Significant experience in Regulated manufacturing/process engineering evironment
-Strong knowledge of DFM, DFSS, APQP, Lean methodologies, and Zero Defects principles.
-Proven CNC programming expertise using 3D CAD/CAM (Partmaker/Featurecam preferred, Siemens NX10.0, Vericut).
-Experience of using sliding head machines (Star machines preferred not essential)
-Exposure to advanced processes such as EDM, honing, lapping, grinding, flow deburring, anodising, and heat treatment.
Keywords
Manufacturing Engineer
Star Sliding Head
Autodesk Partmaker/Swiss Cam programming software
NPI (New Product Introductions)
DFM (Design For Manufacture)
Salary description
£50000.00 - £55000.00 per year