Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Programming + CAD)

Job Description

CNC Manufacturing Engineer

Ruislip

Up to £55,000

Are you looking for a role that gives you the freedom to make a real impact and fully utilise your technical expertise?

A long‑standing, industry‑secure engineering business is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Production Engineer to join their team in Ruislip. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well‑established operation where you’ll help drive innovation, improve manufacturing capability, and play a key part in expanding the company’s customer base.

About the Role

As a Production Engineer, you’ll be responsible for programming, setting, and operating advanced 3–5 axis CNC machining centres. You’ll create machining strategies from both CAD models and from scratch when required, while producing high‑precision components to tight tolerances. This is a hands‑on role within a skilled and collaborative team where your experience and ideas will be highly valued.

Candidate Requirements

Apprentice trained or relevant engineering qualification

Minimum 5 years’ experience as a 5 Axis CNC Miller/Programmer

Knowledge of Heidenhain and Fanuc controls

Proficient with SolidWorks and Fusion 360

Ability to create programs from scratch, including when no CAD model is provided

Experience with fixture and jig design/manufacture

Key Responsibilities

Programming, setting, and operating 3–5 axis CNC machining centres

Creating machining strategies with or without CAD models

Developing full toolpaths using SolidWorks and Fusion 360

Working confidently with Heidenhain and Fanuc controls

Designing and manufacturing fixtures, jigs, and work holding solutions

Producing high‑precision components to tight tolerances

Reading engineering drawings/3D models and converting them into efficient machining processes

Continuously improving machining methods to maximise productivity and quality

Shift pattern

Monday- Friday 08:00- 17:00