CNC Production Engineer

CNC Production Engineer Location: Portsmouth Salary: £45K - £55K Hours: Monday to Friday, full-time About the Company A well-established precision engineering business producing high-quality, high-precision components within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Role We are recruiting for a CNC Production Engineer to support engineering, programming and production. You will develop efficient manufacturing processes and optimise CNC machining for high-precision components. Program 3 to 5 axis CNC machines using CAD CAM (NCG, Hypermill, EdgeCAM) Create and optimise toolpaths Improve machining processes using Design for Manufacture principles Set standard parameters including tooling, feeds and speeds Maintain CAM tool databases Support production teams and troubleshoot issues on the shop floor Produce work instructions and routing documentation Carry out process capability studies and improvements Support new product introduction from concept to production Liaise with design teams to ensure manufacturability Monitor tooling costs and support cost improvements Drive continuous improvement and quality initiatives About You Experience in a high-precision CNC manufacturing environment Experience programming Heidenhain control machines Strong CAD CAM experience (NCG, Hypermill or similar) Understanding of GD&T, machining processes and cutting tools Knowledge of quality tools and lean principles Engineering qualification or equivalent experience Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail Additional Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) Experience with ERP or MRP systems Understanding of 5S standards Strong communication skills How to Apply To apply for the CNC Production Engineer position, click Apply Now and upload your CV. A member of our recruitment team will contact you to discuss your application and next steps