CNC Engineer

CNC Engineer (Model & Prototyping) 
Reporting to the Head of Operations
Permanent
Norfolk

Purpose
The CNC Engineer will work within a model shop environment, performing planned and a quick turnaround service  for internal projects and engineering teams.  The role holder will be responsible for manufacturing prototypes from conceptual designs/drawings linked to the invention, innovation and development of electric motors and their drive systems. They will also focus on contributing to and supporting the development of NPI strategy and operations.

Duties
• Manufacture of components in line with design requirements through programming, setting, and operating 3 & 4 axis CNC machinery (Conversational and G Code)
• Collaborating with engineers and project teams to meet prototype needs.
• Perform first article inspection using metrology and inspection equipment.
• Provide technical advice and troubleshooting assistance to engineers on design feasibility for in house machining and provide proposals for design changes where required.
• Using CNC millturn and VMC capability plus other engineering equipment to achieve delivery.
• Ensure equipment operability via inspection and preventive maintenance requirements.
• Investigate additive and other technologies to move the business forward and put forward business cases for new machinery.
• Responsibility for ensuring a safe and controlled  workshop environment

Accountabilities
• Parts produced within department comply with drawings, model specifications and best practices
• Responsible for maintaining and developing a safe and controlled workshop environment.
• Continuous Improvement, as an example the ability to work in accordance and instigate change through 5S (ETA 7S) methodology

Person Specification
• Process driven with the ability to enhance, improve and develop processes as the business grows and looks to continuously improve
• Exceptional attention to detail and capable of maintaining high standards even under pressure, produces accurate results
• Effective self-organisation; Plans well; manages time effectively and works to tight deadlines
• “Can do” attitude and self- motivated.
• Takes pride in producing high precision and high quality work.
• Communicates with confidence; listens to understand.
• Problem solving and resourceful – focuses on cause.
• Accountable – takes responsibility for outputs and actions
• Able to positively challenge the status quo, to implement change. 
• Extensive knowledge within the machining field.
• Good health and safety knowledge.
• Receptive to training and personal development.

Qualifications
• HNC/HND in a relevant Engineering discipline.
• Technical degree or Apprenticeship in an Engineering discipline. • Equivalent relevant work experience.

Experience
• Excellent understanding of tooling and material properties within machining applications
• Knowledge of manufacturing production and engineering processes.
• Experience using CAD/CAM.

Skills/Abilities/Knowledge/Qualities
• Resilience: ability to cope under pressure.
• Positive about change.
• Proven track record of programming and operating CNC machinery.
• Can read and work from 2D drawings and 3D models.
• Can work to tight engineering tolerances.
• Be able to contribute to the implementation and development of NPI processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of First Article Inspection techniques and processes.
• Can work to 5S (7S) standards.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement activities.
• Data and evidence driven analysis to make effective decisions
• Ability to work well in a team and able to use own initiative when required
• Capitalises on opportunities.

To apply please send an MS word formatted version of your CV across for our review and consideration.