Job Description
Production engineer (Fanuc)
Precision Medical Manufacturing
Location: Tewkesbury, GloucestershireSalary: £38,000 £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)Job Type: Full-time, PermanentHours: 39-hour week MonThurs: 8:00am 5:00pm Fri: 8:00am 1:00pm
About Colt Precision
Colt Precision is a specialist precision engineering company based in Tewkesbury, operating at the highest standards of manufacturing excellence. We manufacture critical, high-precision components for orthopaedic medical instrumentation, alongside aerospace and defence applications.
Our medical work demands absolute accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail. This is an environment for engineers who take pride in their craft and enjoy the challenge of producing complex components where quality is non-negotiable.
The Opportunity
We are seeking a senior, highly skilled CNC Milling production engineer with strong Fanuc experience. This role is suited to an engineer who enjoys technical challenge, takes ownership of quality, and wants to play an influential role within a growing, quality-driven business.
As a small, highly capable team, your experience and judgement will matter. You will have the opportunity not only to machine exceptional parts, but also to contribute to process development, continuous improvement, and future automation initiatives.
What Youll Be Doing
* ProgrammeFanuc-controlled CNC machines
* Manufacturing high-precision, close-tolerance medical components
* Working to the exacting quality standards required for regulated medical devices
* Producing complex parts where accuracy, surface finish, and repeatability are critical
* Taking ownership of first-off approval, problem-solving, and process optimisation
* Supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
* Contributing ideas towards automation and productivity enhancements
Essential Experience & Attributes
* Time-served or apprentice-trained machinist
* Strong, proven experience with Fanuc-controlled CNC machining
* Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve tight tolerances and premium surface finishes
* A quality-first mindset with high personal standards of workmanship
* Confident working independently from engineering drawings and specifications
* Calm, methodical problem-solver with a professional, proactive attitude
Desirable Knowledge & Experience
* Advanced programming on Fanuc controls
* Experience in medical, aerospace, or other regulated industries
* Exposure to automation techniques within CNC manufacturing
* Experience or interest in collaborative robot (cobot) programming and integration
* CAM experience using Fusion 360 or similar software
What We Offer
* Salary up to £42,000 for the right engineer
* Challenging, technically interesting work focused on quality.
* Opportunity to influence future automation and manufacturing strategy
* Ongoing development and the chance to grow with the business
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* A professional, respectful, and supportive working environment
* Early finish Fridays
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Production engineer (Fanuc)
Precision Medical Manufacturing
Location:Tewkesbury, GloucestershireSalary:£38,000 £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)Job Type:Full-time, PermanentHours:39-hour week MonThurs: 8:00am 5:00pm Fri: 8:00am 1:00pm
About Colt Precision
Colt Precision is a specialist precision engineering company based in Tewkesbury, operating at thehighest standards of manufacturing excellence. We manufacturecritical, high-precision componentsfororthopaedic medical instrumentation, alongside aerospace and defence applications.
Our medical work demandsabsolute accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail. This is an environment for engineers who take pride in their craft and enjoy the challenge of producing complex components where quality is non-negotiable.
The Opportunity
We are seeking asenior, highly skilled CNC Milling production engineerwith strongFanuc experience. This role is suited to an engineer who enjoys technical challenge, takes ownership of quality, and wants to play an influential role within a growing, quality-driven business.
As a small, highly capable team, your experience and judgement will matter. You will have the opportunity not only to machine exceptional parts, but also to contribute to process development, continuous improvement, and future automation initiatives.
What Youll Be Doing
* ProgrammeFanuc-controlled CNC machines
* Manufacturinghigh-precision, close-tolerance medical components
* Working to the exacting quality standards required for regulated medical devices
* Producing complex parts where accuracy, surface finish, and repeatability are critical
* Taking ownership of first-off approval, problem-solving, and process optimisation
* Supportinglean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
* Contributing ideas towardsautomation and productivity enhancements
Essential Experience & Attributes
* Time-served or apprentice-trained machinist
* Strong, proven experience withFanuc-controlled CNC machining
* Demonstrated ability to consistently achievetight tolerances and premium surface finishes
* A quality-first mindset with high personal standards of workmanship
* Confident working independently from engineering drawings and specifications
* Calm, methodical problem-solver with a professional, proactive attitude
Desirable Knowledge & Experience
* Advanced programming on Fanuc controls
* Experience inmedical, aerospace, or other regulated industries
* Exposure toautomation techniqueswithin CNC manufacturing
* Experience or interest incollaborative robot (cobot) programming and integration
* CAM experience usingFusion 360or similar software
What We Offer
* Salary up to £42,000for the right engineer
* Challenging, technically interesting work focused on quality.
* Opportunity to influence futureautomation and manufacturing strategy
* Ongoing development and the chance to grow with the business
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Cycle to Work scheme
* A professional, respectful, and supportive working environment
* Early finish Fridays
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