Maclivaro Limited
Manufacturing Engineer
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Manufacturing / Production Engineer – CNC
Location: Cirencester, Gloucestershire
Salary: £35,000 – £45,000 + Shift Allowance
Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent
Working Pattern: Shift-based
The Opportunity
We are working with a highly regulated manufacturing company that is looking to appoint an experienced Manufacturing / Production Engineer to join their growing engineering and manufacturing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong engineer with a CNC manufacturing background who enjoys being hands-on, solving production challenges and improving the way manufacturing processes operate. You will be a key Subject Matter Expert (SME) for CNC manufacturing, taking ownership of the systems, processes and procedures surrounding CNC machining and supporting the wider manufacturing operation to consistently deliver high-quality products.
Working within a highly regulated environment, you will play an important role in ensuring that manufacturing processes are robust, repeatable, efficient and compliant with the required quality and regulatory standards.
The Role
As the Manufacturing / Production Engineer, you will work closely with production, quality, engineering and other operational teams to ensure CNC manufacturing processes are performing effectively. You will be responsible for understanding the detail behind the manufacturing process — identifying issues, investigating root causes and implementing practical improvements that increase efficiency, quality and reliability. The role will involve a strong combination of technical engineering, process improvement, CNC expertise and shop-floor support.
Key responsibilities will include:
- Acting as the CNC Subject Matter Expert across the manufacturing operation.
- Supporting and improving CNC machining processes, systems and procedures.
- Reviewing existing manufacturing processes and identifying opportunities for improvement.
- Troubleshooting CNC-related production issues and providing technical support to operators and production teams.
- Working with production teams to improve process efficiency, repeatability and output.
- Developing, reviewing and maintaining manufacturing procedures, work instructions and process documentation.
- Supporting the introduction of new products and processes into manufacturing.
- Investigating production issues and carrying out root cause analysis.
- Implementing corrective and preventative actions where required.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across CNC manufacturing.
- Working closely with Quality to ensure manufacturing processes meet required quality and regulatory standards.
- Ensuring processes are appropriately documented, controlled and followed.
- Reviewing tooling, machining methods, fixtures and process parameters where appropriate.
- Supporting process validation and qualification activities.
- Analysing manufacturing data and identifying trends, inefficiencies and opportunities for improvement.
- Supporting engineering changes and ensuring manufacturing processes are updated accordingly.
- Providing technical guidance and mentoring to production and CNC operators.
- Working closely with internal engineering, manufacturing, quality and operations teams.
- Supporting investigations into non-conformances and production failures.
- Ensuring manufacturing processes remain robust, controlled and capable of consistently producing conforming product.
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CNC & Manufacturing Focus
This position would suit someone who has developed strong practical knowledge of CNC machining and manufacturing processes and is looking to take ownership of the technical side of CNC production.
About You
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer or similar with a strong background in CNC manufacturing. You will ideally have:
- Previous experience within a CNC machining / precision manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of CNC manufacturing processes.
- Experience working with manufacturing systems, processes and procedures.
- Experience investigating and resolving production issues.
- A strong understanding of process improvement and continuous improvement methodologies.
- Experience working within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Experience with quality systems, controlled documentation and manufacturing procedures.
- The ability to carry out root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- The confidence to work closely with production operators, engineers, quality teams and management.
- Excellent attention to detail and a structured approach to engineering.
- The ability to work effectively within a shift-based manufacturing environment.
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Experience within medical devices, aerospace, automotive, defence, pharmaceutical, or another highly regulated manufacturing sector would be highly advantageous.
Why Join?
This is a great opportunity to join an established and highly regulated manufacturing business where engineering and manufacturing excellence are central to the operation.
You will have the opportunity to:
- Become the CNC subject matter expert within the business.
- Take genuine ownership of manufacturing processes and systems.
- Work on the manufacture of high-quality, technically complex products.
- Make a tangible impact on production efficiency, quality and reliability.
- Work closely with experienced engineering, manufacturing and quality professionals.
- Develop and improve processes rather than simply maintaining the status quo.
- Build your career within a highly regulated and technically demanding manufacturing environment.
Package
- £35,000 – £45,000 basic salary, depending on experience
- Additional shift allowance
- Full-time, permanent position
- Shift-based working pattern
- Opportunity to develop into a senior technical / manufacturing engineering position
Interested?
If you are a CNC-focused Manufacturing or Production Engineer looking for a role where your technical knowledge can genuinely influence manufacturing processes, we'd be keen to hear from you.
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