Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Machining
Technical Network · Sheffield, South Yorkshire
Manufacturing Engineer – CNC Machining at Technical Network, based in Sheffield, South Yorkshire, paying £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Salary
- £45,000 per annum
- Location
- Sheffield, South Yorkshire
- Contract
- Permanent
- Posted
- 12 hours ago
- Closes
- 29 Oct 2026
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
About 11% above the going rate for cnc machinist
Reference 268284063
About the role
Manufacturing Process Engineer – CNC Machining
Salary: c£45000
Location : Sheffield
This is an exciting role supporting the industrialisation, scale-up and continuous improvement of their specialist manufacturing processes, specifically CNC machining, finishing and assembly / test.
As a Subject Matter Expert you be responsible for process engineering, industrialisation, equipment introduction and continuous improvement, helping to create stable, repeatable and efficient production processes.
Key Responsibilities:
o Develop, implement and maintain manufacturing standards, including SOPs, process parameters, routings and engineering documentation.
o Support the introduction of new manufacturing equipment and automated systems.
o Provide hands-on engineering support to production, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and improving process performance.
o Lead and support root cause analysis (RCA) and structured problem-solving activities.
o Identify and implement process improvements to increase yield, throughput, quality and process stability.
o Support activities such as Kaizen, 5S and workplace/workflow optimisation where appropriate.
o Contribute to manufacturing CapEx and capital equipment projects.
o Support factory layout, material flow and production workflow improvements.
About You:
Applications are sought from experienced engineer with a background in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, production engineering or industrial engineering within a technically demanding production environment.
o Manufacturing or process engineering within a CNC machining production environment essential.
o Knowledge of material finishing, heat treatment, material testing processes highly desirable.
o Process optimisation and continuous improvement.
o Root cause analysis and structured problem solving.
o Lean Manufacturing / Continuous Improvement / Kaizen.
o PFMEA and engineering change management.
o Manufacturing documentation, SOPs and process standards.
o Degree/ HNC/ HND or equivalent engineering qualification – Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Metallurgy
The opportunity:
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Industrialisation Engineer or NPI Engineer to join a successful manufacturing business who have a strong export driven sales pipeline and therefore can offer job security and future prospects.
In return our client is offering an competitive salary and benefits package including contributory pension scheme, life assurance, sick pay, onsite car parking, health cash plan and 34 days holiday.
Above all this is an opportunity to make a real contribution to the success and growth of the modern organisation who are continuing to invest in modern machinery and infrastructure.
Please Note: The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain BPSS clearance for this role. In addition the organisation has to confirm to ITAR regulations. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk
Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion technical-network.co.uk
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Reference: 268284063 · Posted 12 hours ago · Closes 29 Oct 2026 · Listed via Technical Network
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