Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Syntech Recruitment Ltd
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Location: Craigavon
Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer – CNC / CAM (Aerospace)

Location: Craigavon, Northern Ireland

Salary: Up to £55,000 + benefits

Permanent | Full-time

Manufacturing Engineer Role

  • Define full manufacturing process flow from raw material to finished part (goods-in, CNC machining, assembly, special processes).
  • Create and optimise CNC programs using CAM (Mastercam strongly preferred).
  • Work both offline and at the machine to prove out, optimise and troubleshoot programs.
  • Produce clear work instructions and routings.
  • Support NPI / new machining introductions and drive improvements in cycle time and process robustness.
  • Work closely with machinists, quality and operations; specify tooling, fixtures and equipment.

Requirements

  • 10+ years’ experience in precision machining / manufacturing engineering.
  • Strong CNC background, ideally moving from machinist to programmer / manufacturing engineer.
  • Proven CAM experience (Mastercam highly desirable).
  • Experience with 3, 4 and 5 axis machining centres.
  • Comfortable with medium-large structural components (approx. 1 m to 5 m).
  • Aerospace experience strongly preferred (or similar high‑integrity environment).
  • Experience with aluminium; exposure to titanium / nickel alloys beneficial.
  • Full Right to Work in the UK – no sponsorship available.

Desirable

  • Experience in controlled inspection / working closely with quality.
  • Familiarity with DMG, Hüller Hille / MCM / SMK or similar machine tools.

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Posted: April 22nd, 2026