Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and deliver manufacturing processes for precision machined components across a range of materials. You will play a key part in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, advising on Design for Manufacture (DFM), PPAP, GD&T, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement lean manufacturing processes focused on quality, cost, and delivery.
* Create machining processes for complex components with tight tolerances using CAD/CAM tools (Siemens NX or Partmaker preferred).
* Select cutting tools, design fixtures, and produce shop documentation.
* Support APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, control plans, and MSA studies.
* Lead and support process improvement projects, ensuring minimal downtime in the machine shop.
* Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and recommend design changes to enhance productivity and standardisation.
* Provide technical support to supply chain to ensure quality, cost, and delivery expectations are met.
* Mentor and support Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians in tooling, gauging, and fixture design.
Qualifications
* Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).
* Significant experience in manufacturing/process engineering, ideally within aerospace or regulated environments.
* Strong knowledge of DFM, DFSS, APQP, Lean methodologies, and Zero Defects principles.
* Proven CNC programming expertise using 3D CAD/CAM (Partmaker/Featurecam preferred, Siemens NX10.0, Vericut).
* Experience with sliding head machines (Star machines preferred but not essential).
* Exposure to advanced processes such as EDM, honing, lapping, grinding, flow deburring, anodising, and heat treatment.
* Analytical problem‑solving skills with the ability to innovate and deliver practical solutions.
* Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the flexibility to support business objectives across teams.
Benefits
* Flexible benefits package and development opportunities to support career progression.
* 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
* Private medical insurance, mental health support and financial advice.
* Generous life assurance and company pension contribution (from 6%).
* Employee share options, free onsite parking, EV charging and gym facilities.
Inside Right is an equal opportunities/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any protected characteristic.
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