Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer

Aerospace Engineering

Romford, Essex

Permanent

A well-invested aerospace precision engineering business is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer to join its engineering team.

This is a technically focused role supporting the manufacture of complex aerospace components, with responsibility for programming, process development, tooling, fixtures and continuous improvement.

Key responsibilities

• Create and optimise 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC programmes
• Develop manufacturing processes, routings and setup methods
• Design and implement work-holding and fixture solutions
• Select tooling and support process improvement activities
• Drive first-time-right production and reduce manufacturing inefficiencies
• Liaise with production, quality and engineering teams on new and existing products
• Support the introduction of new components into manufacture

Requirements

• Proven CNC programming experience in a precision engineering environment
• Strong understanding of 3, 4 and 5-axis machining
• Experience developing manufacturing methods and setup strategies
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and specifications
• Aerospace manufacturing experience is highly desirable
• Hypermill experience would be advantageous

What’s on offer

• Highly competitive salary
• Healthcare benefits
• Flexible working hours
• Generous holiday allowance
• Opportunity to influence manufacturing processes and engineering standards
• Long-term career progression within a growing aerospace business

This role offers genuine engineering responsibility and would suit someone who enjoys solving manufacturing problems, improving processes and working on technically demanding aerospace components.