Job Description
CNC Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Senior Manufacturing Engineerto join our client in Yeovil a well-respected aerospace engineering company.
Pay - £30,000 - £60,000 (DOE)Woking hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am 5.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 12.30pmJob Type: Temp to Perm (Permanent after 16 weeks)
About the Role
This is an opportunity to join a globally recognised, profitable, and respected company at the forefront of optical and electrical assemblies designed for harsh environments. You will become part of a successful and growing team delivering innovative products and solutions. The company offers strong career progression across multiple industries and promotes a quality-driven culture where every employee plays a role in maintaining high standards. Inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement are embedded at all levels of the business.
The Engineering team is responsible for:
* Defining manufacturing processes and equipment requirements
* Reviewing methods of manufacture, fabrication, and assembly of systems and photonic solutions
* Supporting daily production activities to maintain efficient workflow
* Ensuring products consistently meet EN9100:2016 (AS9100), legal, and customer contractual requirements
As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will:
* Work with stakeholders to support the design and planning of manufacturing and machining operations
* Lead engineering activities in CAM and CNC programming of production machinery
* Define manufacturing methods, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production routes for new and existing products
* Determine required equipment and tooling to achieve customer specifications and quality standards
* Optimise productivity by analysing equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods, and production output
Key Responsibilities
* Ensure new products are successfully introduced into manufacturing using data-driven, repeatable process methods, including CAM and CNC implementation where applicable
* Support the Sales team with technical input for new mechanical/manufacturing enquiries
* Ensure work instructions, routes, BOMs, tooling, drawings, risk assessments, and facilities are implemented on time and within cost and quality targets
* Keep projects aligned with their original scope and objectives
* Provide concise, data-driven reports to the Engineering Team Leader
* Mentor and support junior engineers
Skills & Requirements
* Experience producing engineering drawings and/or mechanical models using recognised CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks)
* Experience in CAM and/or CNC programming
* Strong workload management and prioritisation skills
* Technical expertise within defined manufacturing areas
* Proven experience in the application of manufacturing engineering principles
Desirable Experience
* New product introduction and project management
* FMEA, PFMEA, DFMEA (Design for Manufacture)
* Production and process control planning, including data collection
* Experience working to aerospace and/or defence quality standards
* Knowledge of optical or photonic systems, including fibre optics
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