Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Lymington Hampshire
- Date: 4 days ago
Description:
Production Engineer
Overview
We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to support manufacturing operations by programming, setting and proving new products on a range of CNC machining centres and mill-turn machines. The successful candidate will drive continuous improvement across production processes, ensuring high standards of quality, efficiency and manufacturability.
Hours: 39 hours per week
Salary: Up to £55k DOE
Day Shift:
Monday to Thursday: 7:30am to 4:30pm, Friday: 8:00am to 1:00pm
Key Responsibilities
* Create CNC programs using online and offline CAM software from customer drawings and CAD models.
* Program, set and prove 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres and mill-turn machines.
* Produce manufacturing process plans, routings and ERP data.
* Generate manufacturing documentation including tooling, fixtures, gauges and set-up sheets.
* Improve machining methods and CNC programs to increase quality and efficiency.
* Investigate manufacturing issues and implement corrective actions.
* Provide technical support to Quality and Inspection teams.
* Support engineering workload planning with the Engineering Manager.
* Produce 2D manufacturing drawings and 3D CAD models.
* Review customer drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
* Ensure material treatments and coatings are correctly applied and documented.
* Support continuous improvement and process development.
* Train and mentor colleagues where appropriate.
Essential Skills & Experience
* Right to live and work in the UK.
* Minimum five years' manufacturing engineering experience.
* CNC programming and CAD/CAM experience.
* Experience machining a range of materials to tight tolerances.
* Strong understanding of GD&T.
* Experience with 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining centres and mill-turn machines.
* Knowledge of engineering materials, manufacturing processes and material treatments.
Desirable
* Mastercam experience.
* ERP/MRP systems experience.
* Knowledge of ISO and ASME Y14.5 drawing standards.
* Experience with Mazak, Fanuc and Heidenhain controls.
Benefits
* Competitive pension and life assurance.
* 34 days annual leave including bank holidays.
* Health cash plan and Employee Assistance Programme.
* Profit share, Cycle to Work scheme, free parking and career development opportunities