Manufacturing Engineer
Location : Hailsham, BN27 4EL
Salary : Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract : Full time, Permanent
Hours : Monday to Friday, 37 hours with flexibility on working hours
Benefits : A competitive salary, private medical insurance, 25 days holiday, salary sacrifice company pension, life insurance, and a state-of-the-art working environment!
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VACGEN ! For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. Our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results. We are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join us on a full-time basis! As our
Manufacturing Engineer , you will be responsible for: Providing manufacturing decision-making information, e.g., calculating production/material costs or supporting make-or-buy decisions. Designing and manufacturing bespoke work holding and fixtures using Solidworks (3D modelling and 2D drafting). Writing and amending CNC programs both at the machine control and using CAD/CAM Software (SolidCAM and Vericut). Proving out CNC programs on the machine. Creating job setup sheets. Managing tooling and fixtures for the machines. Leading operations improvement activities, identifying and implementing best practice manufacturing methods. Evaluating and recommending new methods, design changes, tooling, and fixtures to reduce manufacturing and assembly time. Cost reduction through continuous improvement and product maintenance. Training and supporting operations staff, providing expertise and creating training manuals and working instructions as required. In order to be successful in this role, it’s essential that you have: HNC/HND level in Manufacturing/Production Engineering (or a minimum of 10 years industry experience with an engineering apprenticeship). Minimum of 5 years industry experience in a similar role. Extensive experience of cutting Aluminium and Stainless-Steel materials. Experience with multi-axis CNC machine tools (5 axis, 3+2, multitasking). Experience with fixed head turning centres. Experience producing high complexity tight tolerance products such as those in the Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, or Scientific industries. Able to read and write NC G-Code programs. Good analytical skills. Exposure to low volume and batch production environments. Knowledge of engineering components (BOMs, Ops, and Routings). Excellent computer skills (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, email, ERP). Determined, with a high level of initiative and energy. Excellent communication skills. It would be great if you had experience with/knowledge of: Solidworks & SolidCAM. Vericut. Automation (bar feeder, palletisation, robot loader). Welding techniques. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. ISO9001 and process control methods. Project Management. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on
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VACGEN ! For over 60 years, VACGEN has been driving innovation in ultra-high vacuum (UHV) technology, supporting cutting-edge research across the globe. Our high-precision products are trusted by world-leading institutions and researchers to deliver results. We are now recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join us on a full-time basis! As our
Manufacturing Engineer , you will be responsible for: Providing manufacturing decision-making information, e.g., calculating production/material costs or supporting make-or-buy decisions. Designing and manufacturing bespoke work holding and fixtures using Solidworks (3D modelling and 2D drafting). Writing and amending CNC programs both at the machine control and using CAD/CAM Software (SolidCAM and Vericut). Proving out CNC programs on the machine. Creating job setup sheets. Managing tooling and fixtures for the machines. Leading operations improvement activities, identifying and implementing best practice manufacturing methods. Evaluating and recommending new methods, design changes, tooling, and fixtures to reduce manufacturing and assembly time. Cost reduction through continuous improvement and product maintenance. Training and supporting operations staff, providing expertise and creating training manuals and working instructions as required. In order to be successful in this role, it’s essential that you have: HNC/HND level in Manufacturing/Production Engineering (or a minimum of 10 years industry experience with an engineering apprenticeship). Minimum of 5 years industry experience in a similar role. Extensive experience of cutting Aluminium and Stainless-Steel materials. Experience with multi-axis CNC machine tools (5 axis, 3+2, multitasking). Experience with fixed head turning centres. Experience producing high complexity tight tolerance products such as those in the Automotive, Aerospace, Medical, or Scientific industries. Able to read and write NC G-Code programs. Good analytical skills. Exposure to low volume and batch production environments. Knowledge of engineering components (BOMs, Ops, and Routings). Excellent computer skills (Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint, email, ERP). Determined, with a high level of initiative and energy. Excellent communication skills. It would be great if you had experience with/knowledge of: Solidworks & SolidCAM. Vericut. Automation (bar feeder, palletisation, robot loader). Welding techniques. Lean Six Sigma Green Belt. ISO9001 and process control methods. Project Management. If you feel you have the necessary skills and experience to be successful in this role, click on
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