SKILLED CNC ENGINEER

We have an excellent opportunity for a skilled CNC Engineer who is adaptable, proactive, and keen to broaden their skill set through ongoing training and development. Reporting to the Production Manager, the successful candidate will have a strong engineering background, ideally within the aerospace sector, and will be responsible for setting and operating a variety of CNC and secondary operation machine tools while working in accordance with health and safety requirements.

A key aspect of this role is the opportunity to develop expertise in centreless grinding. We are seeking an individual who is eager to learn new processes, embrace training, and apply their existing machining knowledge to support the continued growth of the business.

The successful candidate will demonstrate a flexible approach to manufacturing, a commitment to continuous improvement, and a drive to reduce waste and increase productivity in line with our zero-defect philosophy. They will contribute to improving effectiveness and efficiency across the production environment while maintaining the highest standards of quality and workmanship.

Purpose of Role

• Adaptive CNC Engineer willing to learn and develop on grinding.
• Operate 2nd Operations machines safely as required – Thread-rolling (desirable), part markers, drill banks, depitching presses, torque testers and deburrers .
• Confidently read and measure using micrometre to tight tolerances.
• Experience operating Grinders (desirable)
• Carry out first-off and job run inspection of parts.
• Adhere to all documented health and safety, with correct PPE used to perform role.
• Carry out first-off buddy checks and job run inspection of machined parts.
• Reduce scrap/rework reporting back efficiencies to the Production Manager.
• Maintain machine efficiency to ensure we comply with On Time Deliveries, Arrears, Parts Per Hour (PPH) and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
• Manufacture good quality products in line with agreed standards and quality procedures.
• Complete daily maintenance check sheets and cycle timesheets.
• Ensure a safe and clean working environment is always maintained.

Core skills/ Attributes needed

• Strong understanding of aerospace standards.
• Set and run CNC machines, lathes and manual machines
• Work confidently with material from Aluminium, stainless steels and Inconel.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Measurement skills – proficient in reading micrometre and working to tight tolerances.
• Team Player and communicate with colleagues to ensure the implementation of the
• company’s policies and goals
• Attention to detail, including numeracy, and quality performance.

Additional Information

• 16 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays.
• Working hours Monday to Thursday ; 37-hour week (15 minute paid break and 30 minute unpaid lunch break)
• Employee Benefits including; Pension Plan, Health Cash Plan, Life Assurance, EAP and
• Shopping Discounts