Manufacturing Engineer - Milling
Location: Tewkesbury
Start Date: April 2026
Rate: £50 - £55 per hour (Umbrella) OR up to £48,000 per annum
The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer specialising in advanced 5‑axis milling operations to support their growing aerospace programmes. As a CNC Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, optimising, and supporting complex milling processes within a high‑precision aerospace manufacturing environment. You will work closely with production, quality, and design engineering teams to ensure robust, repeatable, and cost‑effective manufacturing solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a world‑class engineering environment delivering high‑precision components to the global aerospace market.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and implement CNC manufacturing processes for complex aerospace components
* Create and optimise 5‑axis milling programs (online and offline)
* Programme using Siemens NX CAD/CAM
* Support and improve machining strategies for high‑value, tight‑tolerance components
* Reduce cycle times while maintaining aerospace quality standards
* Lead process validation, first article inspections, and PPAP support where required
* Provide technical support to shop floor machinists
* Troubleshoot machining issues and implement corrective actions
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across milling operations
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience as a CNC Manufacturing Engineer within aerospace or high‑precision manufacturing
* Strong expertise in 5‑axis milling operations
* Experience working with DMG Mori Seiki and Mazak machining centres
* Strong knowledge of Fanuc control systems
* Advanced Siemens NX CAD/CAM programming capability (online and offline)
* Experience working with complex alloys (e.g. titanium, Inconel, aluminium aerospace grades)
* Strong understanding of GD&T and aerospace quality standards
What We Offer
* Competitive contract rate (£50 - £55 Umbrella)
* Permanent option up to £48,000 per annum
* Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace programmes
* Collaborative engineering culture within a global organisation
* Career development within a high‑technology aerospace environment
If you are a technically strong CNC Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for precision 5‑axis machining and aerospace excellence, we would like to hear from you.
Apply now to be considered for April 2026 start
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