CareerPlan

Manufacturing Production Engineer - Machining

Wotton-under-Edge, UKFull-time£50k2026-10-08 → 2026-11-10

Core

Develop robust manufacturing processes and strategies for new precision products from early design to production handover.

Role type

Manufacturing Production Engineer (Machining)

Builds

Precision machined components and new product manufacturing processes

Domain

Precision manufacturing / CNC machining

Required skills

CNC manufacturing, CAD/CAM, technical drawing interpretation, geometric tolerances, root cause analysis, process optimization, waste reduction, statistical analysis, metrology, tooling/jig/fixture design

Preferred skills

Macro programming, high-precision engineering processes, production metrics (productivity, efficiency, cost of quality), mechanical design awareness

Technologies

CNC machines, CAD/CAM systems, metrology equipment

Responsibilities

Provide Design for Manufacture (DFM) input and develop manufacturing strategies. Support prototype and pre-production builds including process proving. Investigate manufacturing problems and implement corrective actions. Analyze process performance data for continuous improvement. Ensure handover of new products and processes to Production.

Seniority

Mid-level, hands-on IC