CNC Manufacturing Engineer

CNC Engineer
Location: Rotherham
Salary: £38,000 - £44,000 per annum

Elevation Recruitment Group are delighted to be working with a well-established and highly respected manufacturing business based in Rotherham, who are looking to recruit a skilled CNC Engineer to join their growing engineering team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CNC Engineer with a strong background in CAM programming and precision manufacturing to play a key role in improving machining processes, driving efficiencies and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Working closely with Engineering, Production and Quality teams, the successful candidate will be responsible for developing and optimising CNC programs, ensuring components are manufactured to the highest standards of quality, accuracy and efficiency.

Key Responsibilities of the CNC Engineer will include:

• Creating, developing and maintaining CNC machining programs using CAM software
• Generating and simulating toolpaths for 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machines
• Converting CAD models and engineering drawings into accurate, manufacturing-ready CNC programs
• Selecting appropriate cutting tools, speeds and feeds to optimise machining performance
• Identifying opportunities to reduce cycle times, improve productivity and minimise waste
• Carrying out virtual simulations to identify potential collisions, errors and inefficiencies before production
• Supporting machine setups, including tooling, fixtures and workholding solutions
• Working closely with Design Engineers to review drawings and recommend improvements for manufacture
• Collaborating with Planning teams on BOM routings, material requirements and machining times
• Troubleshooting CNC programming and machining issues, providing practical technical solutions
• Maintaining CAM program libraries and supporting CNC operators with technical guidance
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives across machining processes, quality and efficiency

We are keen to speak with CNC Engineers who possess the following skills and experience:

• A recognised qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, ideally degree, HND or apprenticeship level
• Previous experience in CNC programming within a precision manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of CAM software and multi-axis CNC machining, including 3, 4 and 5-axis operations
• Experience generating and editing CNC programs, including G-code
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, CAD models and GD&T specifications
• Good understanding of cutting tools, machining parameters and manufacturing processes
• Ideally 3–5 years' experience within component manufacturing or a similar engineering environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a proactive approach to process improvement
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams

This is a fantastic opportunity to join an established manufacturing organisation where you will have the autonomy to influence machining processes, introduce improvements and make a genuine impact on operational performance.

If you are an experienced CNC Engineer looking for your next challenge within a progressive manufacturing environment, please apply today or contact Elevation Recruitment Group for a confidential discussion.