Manufacturing Engineer (6 month FTC)
Advertised by Sammons Recruitment Ltd
- Location
- Eastbourne
- Job type
- Contract
- Sector
- Engineering
- Posted
- 30 October 2026
Job description
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with a strong background in CNC machining and precision engineering?Our client is seeking a knowledgeable and proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join their engineering team, supporting production processes, driving continuous improvement and developing efficient manufacturing methods.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to take ownership of manufacturing improvements, work with advanced CNC technologies and contribute to the production of complex, high-precision components.
What’s on Offer
Job type: Full-time, Fixed Term Contract (With a possibility of becoming permanent)
Location: Eastbourne
Salary: £Competitive
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, improve quality and reduce waste and production costs
- Design and manufacture bespoke work holding, tooling and fixtures using 3D CAD software
- Write, amend and optimise CNC programmes using machine controls and CAD/CAM software
- Prove out CNC programmes on machines, ensuring processes are efficient and components meet required specifications
- Produce detailed job setup sheets, work instructions and supporting manufacturing documentation
- Manage tooling and fixtures across machinery and production operations
- Evaluate new manufacturing methods, tooling and design changes to improve production efficiency
- Support manufacturing cost analysis, including material costs and make-or-buy decisions
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement and implement best-practice manufacturing methods
- Provide technical support, guidance and training to production staff
- Work closely with engineering and operations teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve processes
Skills & Experience Required
- Extensive experience machining aluminium and stainless steel
- Strong experience with multi-axis CNC machinery, including 5-axis, 3+2 and multitasking equipment
- Experience with fixed-head turning centres
- Background producing complex, high-precision components within industries such as aerospace, automotive, medical or scientific engineering
- Ability to read and write CNC G-code programmes
- Strong knowledge of CAD software, such as SolidWorks, Creo, Siemens NX or AutoCAD
- Advanced CAM programming experience covering milling and turning
- Understanding of engineering components, bills of materials, operations and routings
- Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Office and ERP systems
- A minimum of five years' experience in a similar manufacturing engineering role
If you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for an opportunity to apply your technical expertise, improve manufacturing processes and make a real impact within a precision engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you!
If you know someone suitable for this role, share the word and through our referral scheme receive up to £250! Click here for further details on our recommendation scheme. This is just one of the many roles we are working on at the Sammons Recruitment Group. Please visit our website (url removed) for full details on all Permanent, Temporary and Contract career opportunities we are actively seeking candidates for. Recruiting on the basis of Talent, we are committed to supporting and promoting diversity in the workplace and consider all applications. Any salary advertised is for search purposes only. If you have not heard from us within 7 days you will have not been successful on this occasion, however, we would welcome your application for alternative vacancies.
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