Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer

Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer
Aerospace Engineering
Romford, Essex
Permanent

A well-invested aerospace precision engineering business is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer to join its engineering team.

This is a technically focused role supporting the manufacture of complex aerospace components, with responsibility for programming, process development, tooling, fixtures and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

* Create and optimise 3, 4 and 5axis CNC programmes

* Develop manufacturing processes, routings and setup methods

* Design and implement workholding and fixture solutions

* Select tooling and support process improvement activities

* Drive firsttime-right production and reduce manufacturing inefficiencies

* Liaise with production, quality and engineering teams on new and existing products

* Support the introduction of new components into manufacture

Requirements

* Proven CNC programming experience in a precision engineering environment

* Strong understanding of 3, 4 and 5axis machining

* Experience developing manufacturing methods and setup strategies

* Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications

* Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable

* Hypermill experience would be advantageous

What’s on offer

* Highly competitive salary

* Healthcare benefits

* Flexible working hours

* Generous holiday allowance

* Opportunity to influence manufacturing processes and engineering standards

* Longterm career progression within a growing aerospace business

This role offers genuine engineering responsibility and would suit someone who enjoys solving manufacturing problems, improving processes and working on technically demanding aerospace components
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed