Manufacturing Engineer
hace 4 días
Brighton
We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a technically advanced manufacturing environment, supporting the production of complex, high-precision components. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional with strong CNC, CAD/CAM and continuous improvement expertise to take ownership of manufacturing processes, tooling, fixtures and production optimisation. • As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:, • Provide manufacturing decision-making information, including production and material cost calculations and make-or-buy assessments., • Design and manufacture bespoke workholding and fixtures using SolidWorks, including 3D modelling and 2D drafting., • Write and amend CNC programmes using machine controls including Fanuc, Heidenhain, Mazatrol and CELOS, as well as CAD/CAM software., • Develop programmes using SolidCAM and Vericut and carry out CNC programme prove-outs on the machine., • Create job setup sheets and manage tooling and fixtures., • Lead operational improvement initiatives, identifying and implementing best-practice manufacturing methods., • Improve quality and productivity while reducing waste and manufacturing costs., • Evaluate and recommend new manufacturing methods, product design changes, tooling and fixtures to reduce manufacturing and assembly time., • Support product cost reduction through continuous improvement and product maintenance., • Train and support operations personnel, creating training manuals and work instructions where required., • You will have extensive experience in a CNC manufacturing environment, ideally working with complex, tightly toleranced components., • Essential experience includes:, • Extensive experience cutting aluminium and stainless steel., • Experience with multi-axis CNC machine tools, including 5-axis, 3+2 and multitasking., • Experience with fixed-head turning centres., • Experience manufacturing high-complexity, tightly toleranced products, ideally within sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical or scientific manufacturing., • Ability to read and write NC G-Code programmes., • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills., • Experience within low-volume and batch-production environments., • Knowledge of engineering components, including BOMs, operations and routings., • Strong IT skills, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, email and ERP systems., • Experience with 3D CAD packages such as SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX, Solid Edge or AutoCAD., • Advanced CAM experience across milling and turning, using packages such as SolidCAM, Edgecam, HyperMill, Mastercam or Siemens NX., • Strong communication skills, initiative and a proactive approach., • Desirable Experience:, • SolidWorks and SolidCAM, • Vericut, • Manufacturing automation, including bar feeders and palletisation, • Project management, • Qualifications & Experience:, • You will ideally hold an HNC/HND in Manufacturing or Production Engineering, or have a minimum of 10 years' industry experience combined with a recognised engineering apprenticeship., • A minimum of 5 years' experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role is required., • What We're Looking For:, • Highly motivated and committed to achieving high standards., • A strong team player who communicates effectively with colleagues., • Able to listen, follow instructions and work independently., • Positive, cooperative and professional in their approach., • Committed to continuous improvement and working constructively within established processes and procedures., • Location: Near Hailsham - JBRP1_UKTJ