Manufacturing Engineer/programmer

Job Title

The job holder is responsible for co-ordinating and implementing process improvements, driving quality, productivity and efficiency, and the introduction of standard work and quality procedures.

Key Responsibilities

Developing, validating, and optimizing CNC machining programs to enable the precise manufacture of customer-specific components

Develop manufacturing routings and design tooling/fixturing solutions to enhance process capability and optimise production flow.

Lead continuous improvement activities to enhance process capability and performance across safety, quality, delivery, cost, and growth metrics

Drive proactive health and safety management, supporting process improvements that enhance workplace safety performance and reduce operational risk

Develop, deploy, and maintain Standard Work documentation to support process control, repeatability, and continuous improvement

Create, manage, and revise Work Instructions and SOPs to ensure robust process documentation, regulatory compliance, and consistent operational execution

Lead COPQ analysis and reduction initiatives to identify quality-related losses and implement corrective actions that improve overall operational performance

Manage the receipt and logging of customer complaints, ensuring accurate documentation within the quality management system for effective follow-up and analysis

Develop and document root-cause analysis for customer complaints and internal non-conformances in line with IATF 16949 problem-solving expectations, supporting closure of corrective actions and continual improvement

Provide customers with feedback on the corrective actions implemented in response to their complaints.

Perform quality audits within the Value Stream.

Driving productivity improvements through waste reduction.

Problem solving champion.

Scrap reduction projects.

KPI Board update and presentation.

Support the TPM program

Support 5S deployment and housekeeping improvement initiatives to enhance workplace organisation and process efficiency

Assist with budgetary control and management of small tools and production equipment.

Assist with subcontract processes and provide supply chain support.

Management and co-ordination of new product introduction.

Qualifications/Experience

Educated to degree level (or equivalent qualification) in mechanical engineering.

Proven track record of manufacturing / engineering experience.

Proficient in writing CNC machine programs using G-Code and SolidCAM.

Experienced in operating 5 axis milling machines, with Mazak experience considered essential.

Experience in operating turning machines.

Familiarity with Mazatrol, Heidenhain and Fanuc CNC Control Systems is desirable.

Excellent interpersonal skills.

Self-starter, positive attitude, resilient, committed, driven.