Supporting the introduction and optimisation of advanced manufacturing processes, the Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in bringing new machining capability into production and ensuring safe, efficient, and repeatable manufacturing operations.
  
This role covers a broad range of activities including CNC process development, equipment commissioning, New Product Introduction, process validation, and continuous improvement. Working within a high-performance manufacturing environment, you will support the industrialisation of new equipment and products while driving improvements in quality, productivity, and manufacturing efficiency.
  
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for:

• Supporting the commissioning and industrialisation of new CNC machining and waterjet cutting equipment.
• Developing and implementing robust manufacturing processes for new and existing products.
• Creating and maintaining manufacturing documentation including work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process flows.
• Leading Process FMEAs and risk assessments to ensure safe and capable manufacturing processes.
• Defining tooling, fixturing, and work holding solutions to optimise machining performance and repeatability.
• Supporting equipment start-up activities, process validation, and operator training.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, cycle time reduction, and waste elimination.
• Investigating manufacturing issues, conducting root cause analysis, and implementing corrective actions.
• Supporting New Product Introduction activities to ensure products are manufacturable and production-ready.
• Collaborating with Quality, Production, Design Engineering, and Supply Chain teams to support successful project delivery.
• Monitoring process performance and identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency improvements, and cost reduction.

• A Degree, HNC/HND, or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
• A strong understanding of CNC machining processes, ideally including large-format 3-axis and 5-axis machining centres.
• Experience supporting machine commissioning, process validation, and production ramp-up activities.
• Knowledge of Fanuc-controlled machining centres would be highly advantageous.
• Experience working with aluminium components and precision manufacturing processes.
• Familiarity with waterjet cutting processes would be beneficial.
• Experience conducting PFMEA activities and developing manufacturing documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with experience of root cause analysis and continuous improvement methodologies.