Advertised by Terry Parris Associates
Manufacturing Engineer 6 Months contract
Location: Near Hailsham
Salary: £45 - £55k
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.
The Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:
About You
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.
The role requires someone who is motivated, energetic and able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
Desirable Experience
It would be advantageous to have experience with:
- 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
We're looking for an individual who is:
If you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for a technically challenging role where you can make a tangible impact on manufacturing quality, productivity and cost, we'd like to hear from you.
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