Manufacturing Engineer (Sliding Head Lathe)

Seeking a Manufacturing Engineer.<br><br>Check you match the skill requirements for this role, as well as associated experience, then apply with your CV below.<br><br>to develop and deliver manufacturing processes for precision machined components across a range of materials.<br><br>You will play a key part in New Product Introduction (NPI) programs, advising on Design for Manufacture (DfM), PPAP, GD&T, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.<br><br>Key Responsibilities Develop and implement lean manufacturing processes focused on quality, cost, and delivery.<br><br>Create machining processes for complex components with tight tolerances using CAD/CAM tools (Siemens NX or Partmaker preferred).<br><br>Select cutting tools, design fixtures, and produce shop documentation.<br><br>Support APQP activities including DFMEA, PFMEA, Control Plans, and MSA studies.<br><br>Lead and support process improvement projects, ensuring minimal downtime in the machine shop.<br><br>Review engineering drawings for manufacturability and recommend design changes to enhance productivity and standardisation.<br><br>Provide technical support to supply chain to ensure quality, cost, and delivery expectations are met.<br><br>Mentor and support Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians in tooling, gauging, and fixture design.<br><br>What Were Looking For Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).<br><br>Significant experience in manufacturing/process engineering, ideally within aerospace or regulated environments.<br><br>Strong knowledge of DFM, DFSS, APQP, Lean methodologies, and Zero Defects principles.<br><br>Proven CNC programming expertise using 3D CAD/CAM (Partmaker/Featurecam preferred, Siemens NX10.0, Vericut).<br><br>Experience of using sliding head machines (Star machines preferred not essential) Exposure to advanced processes such as EDM, honing, lapping, grinding, flow deburring, anodising, and heat treatment.<br><br>Analytical problem-solving skills with the ability to innovate and deliver practical solutions.<br><br>Excellent communication and collaboration skills, with the flexibility to support business objectives across teams.<br><br>If this sounds like you, in the first instance please send me an updated version of your CV in reply to this advert.<br><br>Discalimer:-Inside Right is acting as an employment business on behalf of an offical client partner.<br><br>If you have not had a response within 2 weeks of applying, on this occasion you may have been unsuccesful.<br><br>Inside Right is an equal opportunities/affirmative action employer.<br><br>All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regards to race, colour, sex, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any protected characteristic.<br><br>Skills Required Analytical Problem Solver Excellent communication Collaboration Innovation Qualifications Required -Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Production, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent).<br><br>-Significant experience in Regulated manufacturing/process engineering evironment -Strong knowledge of DFM, DFSS, APQP, Lean methodologies, and Zero Defects principles.<br><br>-Proven CNC programming expertise using 3D CAD/CAM (Partmaker/Featurecam preferred, Siemens NX10.0, Vericut). xwzovoh <br><br>-Experience of using sliding head machines (Star machines preferred not essential) -Exposure to advanced processes such as EDM, honing, lapping, grinding, flow deburring, anodising, and heat treatment.<br><br>Keywords Manufacturing Engineer Star Sliding Head Autodesk Partmaker/Swiss Cam programming software NPI (New Product Introductions) DFM (Design For Manufacture)