Your new company
You'll be joining a well-established precision engineering manufacturer in the Craigavon area with an excellent reputation for technical expertise, quality and investment in advanced manufacturing. Working within a highly skilled engineering team, you'll support the introduction of new products while helping to develop and optimise CNC manufacturing processes.
Your new role
As Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll take responsibility for CNC programming and manufacturing engineering activities across complex precision-machined components.Key responsibilities will include:
Offline CNC programming for 3, 4 and 5-axis milling machines using CAM software
Developing efficient machining strategies and manufacturing processes
Designing fixtures and workholding solutions
Selecting cutting tools and carrying out tooling trials
Verification of NC programs using Vericut
Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects from concept through to production
Producing process documentation, set-up instructions and tool assembly information
Working closely with Production and Quality to improve existing manufacturing methods
Identifying opportunities to improve cycle times, quality and manufacturing efficiency
Working with tooling suppliers to introduce new tooling technologies and machining strategies
Providing manufacturing input into new project quotations and concepts
Maintaining relevant manufacturing and component information within the ERP system
What you'll need to succeed
Ideally, you'll have 5+ years' experience within a precision engineering/manufacturing environment, with strong CNC machining and programming knowledge.You should have:
Experience using CAM software such as MasterCAM, Hypermill, EdgeCAM, CATIA V5 or similar
Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes and strategies
Knowledge of G & M Codes
Experience with 3, 4 and/or 5-axis machining
An HND or Degree in a relevant Engineering discipline, or a completed engineering apprenticeship with strong relevant manufacturing experienceExperience of NPI projects, Macro Programming, probing, FANUC, Heidenhain or Siemens controls, project management or Lean/Six Sigma methodologies would be particularly advantageous.
Working hours
A great days-based working pattern:Monday-Thursday: 7.00am-4.00pmFriday: 7.00am-12.00 noon
What you'll get in return
Competitive salary
Generous annual leave
Enhanced maternity and paternity leave
Additional holidays for long service
Private healthcare / healthcare cash plan
Paid medical appointments
Subsidised gym membership
Death-in-service benefit
Free on-site parking
Learning and development opportunities
Training and upskilling
Clear career progression pathways
What you need to do now
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