Manufacturing Engineer; Mill

Position: Manufacturing Engineer (Mill)
Manufacturing Engineer Milling

Location:

Tewkesbury

Start Date:

April 2026 Rate: £50 £ 55 per hour (Umbrella) OR up to £48,000 per annum

The Role We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer specialising in advanced 5-axis milling operations to support their growing aerospace programmes. As a CNC Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing, optimising, and supporting complex milling processes within a high-precision aerospace manufacturing environment. You will work closely with production, quality, and design engineering teams to ensure robust, repeatable, and cost-effective manufacturing solutions.

This is an exciting opportunity to join a world-class engineering environment delivering high-precision components to the global aerospace market.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement CNC manufacturing processes for complex aerospace components Create and optimise 5-axis milling programs (online and offline) Programme using Siemens NX CAD/CAM Support and improve machining strategies for high-value, tight-tolerance components Reduce cycle times while maintaining aerospace quality standards Lead process validation, first article inspections, and PPAP support where required Provide technical support to shop floor machinists Troubleshoot machining issues and implement corrective actions Drive continuous improvement initiatives across milling operations Essential Requirements:
Proven experience as a CNC Manufacturing Engineer within aerospace or high-precision manufacturing Strong expertise in 5-axis milling operations Experience working with DMG Mori Seiki and Mazak machining centres Strong knowledge of Fanuc control systems Advanced Siemens NX CAD/CAM programming capability (online and offline) Experience working with complex alloys (e.g. titanium, Inconel, aluminium aerospace grades) Strong understanding of GD&T and aerospace quality standards

What We Offer:

Competitive contract rate (£50 £ 55 Umbrella) Permanent option up to £48,000 per annum Opportunity to work on advanced aerospace programmes Collaborative engineering culture within a global organisation

Career development within a high-technology aerospace environment If you are a technically strong CNC Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for precision 5-axis machining and aerospace excellence, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to be considered for April 2026 start!