Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Your new company You'll be joining a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in the Craigavon area with an excellent reputation for technical expertise, quality and investment in advanced manufacturing. Working within a highly skilled engineering team, you'll support the introduction of new products while helping to develop and optimise CNC manufacturing processes. Your new role As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll take responsibility for CNC programming and manufacturing engineering activities across complex precision-machined responsibilities will include: Offline CNC programming for 3, 4 and 5-axis milling machines using CAM software Developing efficient machining strategies and manufacturing processes Designing fixtures and workholding solutions Selecting cutting tools and carrying out tooling trials Verification of NC programs using Vericut Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to production Producing process documentation, set-up instructions and tool assembly information Working closely with Production and Quality to improve existing manufacturing methods Identifying opportunities to improve cycle times, quality and manufacturing efficiency Working with tooling suppliers to introduce new tooling technologies and machining strategies Providing manufacturing input into new project quotations and concepts Maintaining relevant manufacturing and component information within the ERP system What you'll need to succeed Ideally, you'll have 5+ years' experience within a precision engineering/manufacturing environment, with strong CNC machining and programming should have: Experience using CAM software such as MasterCAM, Hypermill, EdgeCAM, CATIA V5 or similar Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and strategies Knowledge of G & M Codes Experience with 3, 4 and/or 5-axis machining An HND or Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, or a completed engineering apprenticeship with strong relevant manufacturing experience Experience of NPI projects, Macro Programming, probing, FANUC, Heidenhain or Siemens controls, project management or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies would be particularly advantageous. Working hours A great days-based working pattern:Monday-Thursday: 7.00am-4.00pmFriday: 7.00am-12.00 noon What you'll get in return Competitive salary Generous annual leave Enhanced maternity and paternity leave Additional holidays for long service Private healthcare / healthcare cash plan Paid medical appointments Subsidised gym membership Death-in-service benefit Free on-site parking Learning and development opportunities Training and upskilling Clear career progression pathways What you need to do now If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV, or call us now. If this job isn't quite right for you, but you are looking for a new position, please contact us for a confidential discussion about your career. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be Skills: manufacturing engineer process engineer production engineer Senior manufacturing engineer Benefits: up to 50000

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