Overview:I am currently supporting a leading Defence and Aerospace company who are actively looking for a Maintenance and Automation Engineer to join the team at their Portsmouth site.Key ResponsibilitiesMaintain and repair production tooling and jigs.Develop and optimise NC programs for CNC drilling (CAWDE).Diagnose and resolve industrial equipment faults.Plan and implement preventive maintenance schedules.Liaise with external suppliers for tooling repair and upgrades.Essential Skills and ExperienceHNC or 10+ years in Tooling, Jig Design, or Production Maintenance.NC programming and Catia V5 experience.Knowledge of Fanuc/Siemens NC systems.Strong problem-solving and communication skills.Ability to work independently and in a team.DesirableExperience with CMM, Laser Tracker, Spatial Analyzer.Knowledge of hydraulics, PLCs, robotics, and automation.Familiar with PFMEA, PPS, and software change management.Additive manufacturing and mechanical engineering background.Disclaimer:This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the worl