Senior Process Engineer in Burton Latimer
Senior Process Engineer
CNC Machine Shop
Burton Latimer NN15
Up to £60k per annum
33 Days Holiday (including BH), Pension, Career Progression
My client, a well-established manufacturing business, is looking for an experienced CNC Machining Process Engineer to join their team. This role would start as a Senior Process Engineer and then progress into an Engineering Manager role in the future.
You will be the technical lead for machining: the person who turns a customer drawing or model into a costed, tooled and proven process. The role combines four things: quoting and estimating for the Commercial team, hands-on process and CNC programming work, NPI and quality problem solving, and technical support to Maintenance.
Alternative job titles include Manufacturing Engineer and NPI Engineer. This role is commutable from Kettering, Desborough, Wellingborough, Northampton, Corby and Market Harborough.
Key Responsibilities - CNC Process Engineer
Work with 2D and 3D design software (e.g. AutoCAD, Hypermill) and customer-supplied models
Generate Fanuc-based ISO CNC programs manually and/or with CAM software
Prove out and run programs hands-on across a variety of CNC control systems
Manage timing plans, project goals and budgets
Produce Control Plans and FMEAs and define capability requirements
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and tolerances (GD&T)
Select and procure cutting tools; design or procure special-purpose, multi-function cutting tools in partnership with tooling suppliers
Specify and procure hydraulic and manual workholding and fixtures
Produce tooling data, process layouts and drawings
Specify and procure ancillary process equipment (washing, pressure testing, assembly)
Prepare cycle time estimates, tooling costs and dedicated equipment proposals for the Commercial department, including labour requirements and capacity analysis
Cost fixtures, gauges and ancillary operations such as washing, pressure testing and painting
Carry out root cause analysis and complete permanent 8D corrective actions for customer issues
Understand SPC capability requirements and results, and interpret CMM reports
Identify cycle time reductions, better labour deployment, tool life improvements and process capability gains
Support the Maintenance team, including liaison with maintenance sub-contractors and costing of repairs
Advise on capital expenditure by preparing quotes and recommendations (decisions sit with senior management)
Skills & Experience Required - NPI Engineer
Proven CNC machining process engineering experience
Able to write Fanuc-based ISO (G-code) programs manually and/or with CAM
Hands-on prove-out of CNC programs on a variety of machine control systems (Milling experience essential)
Experience quoting and estimating machined parts: cycle times, tooling, fixtures and labour
Working knowledge of engineering drawings and GD&T
Competent with 2D and 3D CAD/CAM software
NPI and APQP experience, including timing plans, Control Plans and FMEA
Root cause analysis and 8D corrective actions for customer issues
Working understanding of SPC and capability, and CMM results
Detailed understanding of hydraulic and manual workholding and fixture design
Competent selection and deployment of cutting tools, and experience working with tooling suppliers on special tools
Package and Benefits - CNC Engineer
Up to £60k per annum
Career progression into a management role
Mon to Fri day shifts - half day Friday
Pension Scheme and 33 Days Holiday (including BH) Interested? To apply for this Senior Process Engineer position, here are your two options:
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