Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer

Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer Advanced CNC | 3, 4 & 5-Axis | Aerospace Romford, Essex £35,000 - £40,000 Complex components. Advanced machining. Real engineering ownership. A well-invested aerospace precision engineering business is growing its engineering team and is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer to take ownership of programming, process development and manufacturing optimisation. This is far more than a programming role. You’ll have genuine influence over how complex aerospace components are manufactured, developing processes, tooling, fixtures and setup strategies to deliver first-time-right production. The Role * Create, optimise and prove 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC programmes * Develop manufacturing processes, routings and setup strategies * Design and implement work-holding and fixture solutions * Select tooling and optimise machining processes * Drive first-time-right production and reduce manufacturing inefficiencies * Support the introduction of new aerospace components into manufacture * Work closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams * Identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities What You’ll Bring * Proven CNC programming experience within precision engineering * 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 Why This Role? This is an opportunity to move beyond simply writing programmes and become a key part of the manufacturing engineering process. You’ll be solving real machining challenges, improving processes and influencing manufacturing standards while working on technically demanding aerospace components. On offer: * Highly competitive salary * Healthcare benefits * Flexible working hours * Generous holiday allowance * Genuine engineering ownership and influence If you’re a Manufacturing Engineer / CNC Programmer who wants to work on complex components, tight tolerances and genuinely interesting engineering, this could be a very strong next move. Please apply and I’ll be in touch for a confidential discussion