Manufacturing Engineer CNC

Posted 20 March 2026
Salary £45000 - £48000 per annum
LocationSheffield
Job type Permanent
Discipline Machining, Fabrication & WeldingGeneral Engineering & Manufacturing
Reference72135_1774018761

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer CNC

Location: Sheffield

Salary: From £45k

We're looking for a hands-on CNC Manufacturing Engineer to support both new technologies and existing production for our client in Sheffield. You'll play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly while driving process improvements.

Job Duties:

  • Own and improve manufacturing processes to meet production targets
  • Create and update clear, effective work instructions
  • Attend daily Operations meetings, providing updates and solutions
  • Act as a technical expert, driving best practice and improvements
  • Work closely with teams and stakeholders to deliver high-quality solutions
  • Promote a culture of teamwork, integrity, excellence, and problem-solving

Experience & Skills

  • Engineering apprenticeship or degree + 5+ years' experience
  • Strong background in complex CNC machining (milling & turning)
  • Confident reading engineering drawings & GD&T
  • Experience delivering engineering projects in regulated environments
  • CAM experience (Hypermill, Mastercam, Vericut)
  • Multi-axis CNC programming (turning/mill-turn a plus)
  • Process optimisation & cycle time improvement
  • CAD knowledge (Siemens NX) - tooling & fixtures