Production Engineer
Lichfield
Permanent
Salary: Competitive
EMBS Engineering is currently working in partnership with a well-established, market-leading advanced manufacturing business located near Lichfield, that specialises in the design & manufacture of complex precision engineering components for highly regulated industries.
Due to recent growth, our client is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to support and enhance operational performance within their engineering team. This role will have a strong focus on CNC programming, process optimisation, and the precision machining of complex components.
This is a truly exciting opportunity for ambitious, progressive individuals who wish to be a part of an expanding organisation that has exposure to detailed, safety-critical components used within very buoyant and well-invested market spaces.
Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note that we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
How does this benefit you?
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Stability / longevity - Permanent position
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Competitive salary, depending on experience
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Hours: 39 hours per week
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Work-life balance - Flexible start & finish times, early finish on Friday
Benefits:
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25 days holiday
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Company sick pay scheme
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Life Assurance
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Pension
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Provide internal training and offer external courses
Key Responsibilities:
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Develop and refine CNC programs for 3–5 axis machining using CAD/CAM systems.
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Design, update, and manage 3D models and detailed engineering drawings using SolidWorks.
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Analyse and optimise machining strategies to improve efficiency, precision, and cycle times.
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Work in partnership with machinists and quality teams to troubleshoot production issues and achieve tight tolerance requirements.
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Generate clear setup documentation, tooling instructions, and production support paperwork.
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Contribute to continuous improvement activities focused on improving consistency, capacity, and output.
Successful applicants MUST have:
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Previously operated as a Production Engineer / NC Programmer / CNC Programmer / Offline Programmer / Manufacturing Engineer / CAM Engineer within a precision engineering environment.
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Proficiency in CAD CAM programming - creating NC programs and tool paths using various CAD CAM software.
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Strong understanding of machining metals such as aluminium and cast iron, including GD&T.
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Excellent problem-solving, communication, and teamwork skills.
About us:
EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UKs most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries.
We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role