Manufacturing Engineer
6 days ago
Blackburn
Manufacturing Engineer Blackburn £45,000 - £50,000 A well-established precision engineering business is looking to appoint a Manufacturing Engineer to support and optimise its CNC machining operations. This is a practical, improvement-focused role with real influence across production, quality, and process efficiency. The RoleReporting to the Operations Manager, you will drive the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes within a CNC environment. You'll be central to continuous improvement initiatives, new product introduction, and ensuring production runs safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. Key Responsibilities • Develop and maintain CNC programs to support production demand, • Create and manage Bills of Materials within the MRP system, • Lead structured problem-solving on manufacturing and process issues, • Ensure robust process control, quality standards, and compliance, • Maintain accurate machine setting plans and standard operating procedures, • Support NPI activities, ensuring strong design for manufacture principles, • Implement lean manufacturing techniques, including SMED and value engineering, • Analyse production costs and identify efficiency improvements, • Work closely with planning and quality teams to optimise performance, • Background in a manufacturing or engineering environment, • Strong CNC machining knowledge (lathes and/or vertical mills), • Experience with CAM software (e.g. Fusion 360 or similar), • Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles, • Methodical problem-solver with strong attention to detail, • Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC/HND, or Degree) preferred, • Maths and English to GCSE level (or equivalent) Apply now for a confidential discussion. Robert Walters Operations Limited is an employment business and employment agency and welcomes applications from all candidates