Manufacturing Engineer

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining/CAD CAM) to lead technically complex, high value projects for one of our Defence manufacturers.

Acting as a primary technical contact, you’ll define manufacturing methods, drive best practice, and ensure delivery on time, right first time, and within cost. You’ll liaise across engineering, production, and quality teams to deliver precision-engineered solutions in a highly regulated environment, while continuously improving processes and performance.

Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining/CAD CAM)

Permanent

Competitive Salary

Monday to Thursday, 07:30 – 16:30, Friday, 07:30 – 14:00

Ripley

Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining/CAD CAM)

Job Description

• Work closely with engineering, production, and quality teams to deliver precision-engineered solutions
• Utilise strong CAD/CAM knowledge to support CNC machining processes, including programming, tooling selection, and optimisation of tool paths.
• Establish and define methods of manufacture for complex components, creating and transferring effective manufacturing routings into production
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall manufacturing performance.

Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining/CAD CAM)

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Familiar working within a highly regulated manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of CNC Machining techniques
• Experience using CAD/CAM software to support manufacturing processes and CNC programming.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, process optimisation, and quality standards.
• Prior experience managing technical projects from concept to delivery

Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Machining/CAD CAM)

Benefits

• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Long service benefits

If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’, email emily@owendaniels.co.uk or call 01276 300 125