Production Engineer Hours: 39 hours per week Salary:£35,000 - £39,000 per annum Benefits:Pension 35 days holiday per annum Death in Service Benefit We currently have an opportunity for a skilled Production Engineer to join our team. We are an established family-owned subcontract engineering firm specializing in precision CNC machining. We supply predominately machined steel fabrications and cast-iron components to industry, ranging from 100 kg to 3 tonnes. The role provides the opportunity to work within our award-winning engineering facility in Rochdale alongside a team of highly skilled machinists using the latest technology. The Role Offline programming & creation of NC programmes using CAD/CAM packages (Currently SolidCAM) to produce low volume precision parts across a variety of milling and turning applications. Design and specification of all tooling and fixtures required at planning stage and during production and managing tooling as a resource. Creation of required production drawings, fixture drawings and repair procedures. Working proactively with the production management team to achieve dual goals of customers requirements and cost effectiveness Planning out machining method and working proactively with machine operators to achieve successful implementation of design and tooling plan. Continuous improvement in quality and efficiency throughout the manufacturing process from planning stage through to production, including trouble shooting the manufacturing process. You In order to be successful in this position as a Production Engineer, it is essential you have the following skills and experience. Proven experience in writing/editing programs and drawing interpretation. Proven experience of creating engineering drawings including all geometrical tolerances and dimensioning. Time served apprentice or equivalent qualifications in addition to proven industrial experience. .Proven experience in machining and who is methodical, detail orientated with a strong mechanical aptitude. Sound understanding of materials, modern cutting methods, and engineering processes. Strong work ethic and self-motivated. This role would be particularly suitable for candidates with previous offline CNC programming experience.