Manufacturing Engineer
18 days ago
Bournemouth
CNC Manufacturing Engineer\n\nRingwood\n\n£50 000 plus incredible benefits such as…\n\nExcellent pension and life assurance scheme\nFree on‑site parking\nCareer development and progression opportunities\n34 days' holiday (including bank holidays)\nHealth cash plan\nHealth and wellbeing services\nEmployee discount scheme\nEmployee Assistance Programme (EAP)\nCycle to Work scheme\nProfit‑sharing scheme\nReward and recognition programmes \n\nAre you ready to join a company with fantastic job security and a track record of internal progression opportunities?\n\nThe Role\n\nWe are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to support and enhance our engineering and manufacturing operations. This role will focus on programming, setting, and proving new products across a range of CNC machining centres and lathes, while driving continuous improvement and best‑practice manufacturing standards.\n\nYou will play a key role in developing efficient production methods, supporting shop‑floor operations, and ensuring the highest standards of quality, reliability, and customer satisfaction.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nProvide engineering solutions using online and offline CNC programming from customer drawings and 3D models.\nSet up and prove CNC programs on 3, 4, and 5‑axis machining centres to production standard.\nCreate detailed manufacturing process plans, routings, and load data into the ERP system.\nProduce clear shop‑floor documentation including tooling lists, fixtures, gauges, and set‑up sheets.\nReview existing CNC programs and manufacturing methods to identify improvement opportunities.\nDevelop and implement best practices to improve production capacity, quality, and reliability.\nInvestigate production issues, perform root cause analysis, and implement effective solutions.\nWork closely with Engineering, Production, and Shop‑Floor teams to support manufacturing activities.\nProvide technical support and information to Quality and Inspection teams when required.\nManage personal workload and priorities under the guidance of the Engineering Manager.\nProduce accurate 2D dimensional stage drawings and 3D models to support manufacture.\nCreate and review customer documentation, plans, and specifications as required.\nDesign fixtures to aid manufacture in collaboration with shop‑floor engineers.\nMaintain detailed records of designs, tooling, drawings, bills of materials, and calculations.\nUnderstand and document the effects of material treatments and coatings to ensure compliant parts.\nTrain and mentor others where appropriate.\nCarry out additional tasks as directed by the Engineering Manager. \n\nSkills & Experience Required\n\nAbility to create CNC programs, solid/surface models, and drawings using CAM systems.\nExperience working with a wide range of materials to tight tolerances.\nStrong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing (GDT).\nAbility to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.\nPassion for product quality, process excellence, and customer satisfaction.\nProven experience programming, setting, and operating 3, 4, and 5‑axis Mill/Turn machines.\nKnowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and treatments. \n\nQualifications\n\nApprentice trained background, or equivalent engineering qualification. \n\nWorking Hours:\n\nMonday to Thursday: 7:30am - 4:30pm\nFriday: 8:00am - 1:00pm \n\nAt Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.\n\nWe recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Defence Equipment, Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.\n\nOur commitment:\n\nEqual opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic. \n\nPlease note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes