Role: CNC Engineer (Model & Prototyping)
Location: Norfolk
JOB DESCRIPTION
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
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.
* 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 standards.
* Knowledge of continuous improvement activities.
* Data and evidence driven analysis to make effective decisions
Sponsorship is not available so you must have the full right to work in the UK both now, and in the future
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