Manufacturing Engineer

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Team Lead.

This position will be responsible for.

• Providing support for manufacturing processes on site inc. CNC, EDM, Waterjet and Automated operations

• Providing support for manufacturing to improve existing processes

• Qualifying new products on existing manufacturing equipment, internally and with the customer

• Developing automated manufacturing processes

Main Responsibilities:

• Create, verify, and release programs for CNC, EDM & Waterjet Machines

• Create, verify, and release robot programs for automated cells

• Design and deliver tooling and fixtures for manufacturing processes

• Develop and implement new advanced manufacturing equipment and automation
• Support justification of capital funding requests

• Reduce costs and improve current manufacturing techniques

• Creating supporting documentation for CNC, EDM, Waterjet & Automated operations (SOP and EMS)

• Support the identification and implementation of new manufacturing technology

• Responsible for program storage, data back-ups and revision control for manufacturing equipment

• Implement and support EH&S activities

• Minimum of a HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline

• A minimum of five years’ relevant experience within an engineering environment

• Proficient in CNC Milling, CAM an advantage (Heidenhain Controls)

• Proficient in CAD, Siemens NX an advantage

• Good understanding of tooling and fixture design

• Experience trouble-shooting mechanical systems (pneumatics, tooling, measurement feedback systems)

• Good understanding of engineering drawings

• Knowledge of automation systems

• High level of computer literacy (Word/Excel/Project)

• Good judgment and decision making

• Communication and team working skills

• Candidates with less experience may be considered with a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering. A relevant degree in Mechanical Engineering would be advantageous.

Advantageous Experience:

• CMM Programming experience (Renishaw Modus)

• Robot programming experience, Yaskawa or Fanuc an advantage

Please note that this role may be subject to export control restrictions, including under ITAR. Any offer of employment will be conditional on the successful candidate meeting the applicable legal requirements for access to controlled information or technology