Manufacturing Engineer/Programmer

Job Summary

The job holder is responsible for co‑ordinating and implementing process improvements, driving quality, productivity and efficiency, and the introduction of standard work and quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing, validating, and optimizing CNC machining programs to enable the precise manufacture of customer‑specific components.
• Develop manufacturing routings and design tooling/fixturing solutions to enhance process capability and optimise production flow.
• Lead continuous improvement activities to enhance process capability and performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth metrics.
• Drive proactive health and safety management, supporting process improvements that enhance workplace safety performance and reduce operational risk.
• Develop, deploy, and maintain Standard Work documentation to support process control, repeatability, and continuous improvement.
• Create, manage, and revise Work Instructions and SOPs to ensure robust process documentation, regulatory compliance, and consistent operational execution.
• Lead COPQ analysis and reduction initiatives to identify quality‑related losses and implement corrective actions that improve overall operational performance.
• Manage the receipt and logging of customer complaints, ensuring accurate documentation within the quality management system for effective follow‑up and analysis.
• Develop and document root‑cause analysis for customer complaints and internal non‑conformances in line with IATF 16949 problem‑solving expectations, supporting closure of corrective actions and continual improvement.
• Provide customers with feedback on the corrective actions implemented in response to their complaints.
• Perform quality audits within the Value Stream.
• Drive productivity improvements through waste reduction.
• Act as problem‑solving champion.
• Lead scrap reduction projects.
• Update and present KPI Board.
• Support the TPM program.
• Support 5S deployment and housekeeping improvement initiatives to enhance workplace organisation and process efficiency.
• Assist with budgetary control and management of small tools and production equipment.
• Assist with subcontract processes and provide supply chain support.
• Manage and coordinate new product introduction.

Qualifications / Experience

• Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) in mechanical engineering.
• Proven track record of manufacturing / engineering experience.
• Proficient in writing CNC machine programs using G‑Code and SolidCAM.
• Experienced in operating 5‑axis milling machines, with Mazak experience considered essential.
• Experience in operating turning machines.
• Familiarity with Mazatrol, Heidenhain and Fanuc CNC Control Systems is desirable.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Self‑starter, positive attitude, resilient, committed, driven.

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