Manufacturing Engineer - Machining Specialist

For: Manufacturing Engineer - Machining Specialist

Salary: £43,500

Position: Mon-Thurs 08:30-17:00, Fri 08:30-13:30

Inspire Resourcing are currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our well-established client in the Derbyshire area.

Main Purpose of the Manufacturing Engineer:

• To work alongside the machining teams, applications engineering-programming teams located in the production environment with a key focus on maximising machining capabilities, consistent right first-time products whilst striving to improve lead-times and maximise performance without compromise to quality.


• Support the standardisation and simplification of the machining processes and documentation that enables the operators to execute their roles effectively, while enabling new employees and apprentices to have a clear standardised plan to maximise their development.


• Support an effective machining operator training matrix alongside the leadership team to maximise business requirements including personal development and aspirations.


• Support the development of the team with current and future machining & programming strategies/opportunities, techniques, quality, standardisation, and improvements while working alongside the manufacturing functions and external partners across the matrix.

Key Tasks and Accountabilities for the Manufacturing Engineer:

• Maximise machining efficiencies through quality, consistency, lead-time improvements while ensuring a consistent and standardised approach with clear and simple documents in the form of SOPs and Work Instructions to support the operators daily tasks and future development.


• Machining strategy support including all aspects of the machining processes from concept through the life cycle.


• Process-related Supplier relationships, contact, products, services and quotes.


• H&S Work in a safe and responsible manner.

Key Performance Indicators:

• Task and project-specific, via Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-Bound (SMART) targets.

Additional Tasks:

• Control plans, process capability and industrial engineering studies.

Essential for the Manufacturing Engineer:

• Machine setting and programming experience.


• Minimum foundation Level 2 in mathematics.


• Able to read complex manual and machine drawings.


• CNC software & programming experience - Minimum 2 years (i.e., Mastercam, NX software, & Fanuc, Siemens controllers).


• Robust engagement, communication and people skills.

Personal Qualities for the Manufacturing Engineer:

• Team player, but able to work on own initiative, as required.


• Good communication skills at all levels.


• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.


• Positive outlook and determined, can-do attitude.


• Flexible and adaptable.


• Organised, methodical, and has a logical approach. Attention to detail.


• Results-driven and focused.


• Innovative, resilient, and self-motivated.


• Curious, ask questions to challenge the norm.


• Promote and embrace change.


• Continuous Improvement.


• Displays the FSG values of Integrity, Quality, Collaboration, and Commitment