Senior Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming)

MERITUS are recruiting for a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join our client, a growing precision engineering business supporting the aerospace sector in Northern Ireland. This is a permanent opportunity created through expansion, with significant new aerospace projects already approved and ready to move into production.

SENIOR MANUFACTURING ENGINEER - CNC PROGRAMMING - £45,000-£50,000+ DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE - PORTADOWN, NORTHERN IRELAND - PERMANENT - AEROSPACE / PRECISION ENGINEERING

The business is experiencing significant growth and has a strong pipeline of work for the coming years. Recent investment includes new state-of-the-art machinery and expanded manufacturing facilities, making this an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer looking for long-term stability alongside technically interesting work.

You'll join an established engineering team of around 10-12 people, typically working collaboratively in groups of two or three to introduce new products into production.

What will you be doing?

Delivering New Product Introduction (NPI) projects for precision-engineered aerospace components
Offline CNC programming for 3, 4 and 5-axis milling using CAM software such as MasterCAM or CATIA V5
Designing fixtures and workholding solutions
Selecting cutting tools and developing effective machining strategies
Verifying NC programs using Vericut and supporting prove-out activities
Creating manufacturing processes, work instructions and machine set-up documentation
Working closely with Production and Quality to improve existing manufacturing processes
Supporting projects from initial manufacturing concept through to productionWhat are we looking for?

Around 5+ years' experience within precision manufacturing, CNC machining or a closely related engineering environment
Hands-on experience using CAM software such as MasterCAM, CATIA V5, Hypermill, EdgeCAM or similar
Strong knowledge of CNC machining strategies, processes and G & M codes
Experience working within aerospace, automotive, precision engineering or another relevant high-quality manufacturing environment
HND or Degree in an Engineering discipline, or a completed engineering apprenticeship backed by relevant manufacturing experience
A collaborative, practical approach and willingness to contribute across the wider engineering teamExperience with any of the following would be useful:

Aerospace manufacturing or aerospace engine components
New Product Introduction (NPI)
CMM / precision inspection
Advanced CNC functions including macro programming and probing
FANUC, Heidenhain or Siemens controls
Lean Manufacturing or Six SigmaWhy consider this opportunity?

This is a genuine growth role rather than a replacement. The company has secured substantial new work and continues to invest heavily in its manufacturing capability.
There is a strong focus on job security, long-term aerospace programmes and giving engineers the opportunity to work with modern manufacturing technology.

£45,000-£50,000+ salary depending on experience, with flexibility for particularly strong candidates
Monday-Thursday, 7:00am-4:00pm and Friday, 7:00am-12 noon
Private medical benefits
Death in service benefit
Additional holiday and long-service holiday benefitsCandidates relocating to Northern Ireland can be considered. Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK, as visa sponsorship is not available for this position
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed