Senior Manufacturing Engineer

CNC Recruitment are looking for a skilled and reliable Senior Manufacturing Engineerto join our client in Yeovil a well-respected aerospace engineering company.Pay - 30,000 - 60,000 (DOE)Experience, qualification, and soft skills, have you got everything required to succeed in this opportunity Find out below.Woking hours: Monday to Thursday 8.00am 5.30pm and Friday 8.00am to 12.30pmJob Type: Temp to Perm (Permanent after 16 weeks)About the RoleThis is an opportunity to join a globally recognised, profitable, and respected company at the forefront of optical and electrical assemblies designed for harsh environments. You will become part of a successful and growing team delivering innovative products and solutions. The company offers strong career progression across multiple industries and promotes a quality-driven culture where every employee plays a role in maintaining high standards. Inclusion, collaboration, and continuous improvement are embedded at all levels of the business.The Engineering team is responsible for:Defining manufacturing processes and equipment requirementsReviewing methods of manufacture, fabrication, and assembly of systems and photonic solutionsSupporting daily production activities to maintain efficient workflowEnsuring products consistently meet EN9100:2016 (AS9100), legal, and customer contractual requirementsAs a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you will:Work with stakeholders to support the design and planning of manufacturing and machining operationsLead engineering activities in CAM and CNC programming of production machineryDefine manufacturing methods, Bills of Materials (BOMs), and production routes for new and existing productsDetermine required equipment and tooling to achieve customer specifications and quality standardsOptimise productivity by analysing equipment layout, workflow, assembly methods, and production outputKey ResponsibilitiesEnsure new products are successfully introduced into manufacturing using data-driven, repeatable process methods, including CAM and CNC implementation where applicableSupport the Sales team with technical input for new mechanical/manufacturing enquiriesEnsure work instructions, routes, BOMs, tooling, drawings, risk assessments, and facilities are implemented on time and within cost and quality targetsKeep projects aligned with their original scope and objectivesProvide concise, data-driven reports to the Engineering Team Leader xjdpvnf Mentor and support junior engineersSkills & RequirementsExperience producing engineering drawings and/or mechanical models using recognised CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks)Experience in CAM and/or CNC programmingStrong workload management and prioritisation skillsTechnical expertise within defined manufacturing areasProven experience in the application of manufacturing engineering principlesDesirable ExperienceNew product introduction and project managementFMEA, PFMEA, DFMEA (Design for Manufacture)Production and process control planning, including data collectionExperience working to aerospace and/or defence quality standardsKnowledge of optical or photonic systems, including fibre optics

Created: 2026-03-17