Production Engineer

Are you looking for a role that gives you the freedom to make a real impact and fully utilise your technical expertise?

A long‑standing, industry‑secure engineering business is seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Production Engineer to join their team in Ruislip. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a well‑established operation where you’ll help drive innovation, improve manufacturing capability, and play a key part in expanding the company’s customer base.

As a Production Engineer, you’ll be responsible for programming, setting, and operating advanced 3–5 axis CNC machining centres. You’ll create machining strategies from both CAD models and from scratch when required, while producing high‑precision components to tight tolerances. This is a hands‑on role within a skilled and collaborative team where your experience and ideas will be highly valued.

• Apprentice trained or relevant engineering qualification
• Minimum 5 years’ experience as a 5 Axis CNC Miller/Programmer
• Knowledge of Heidenhain and Fanuc controls
• Proficient with Solid Works and Fusion 360
• Ability to create programs from scratch, including when no CAD model is provided
• Experience with fixture and jig design/manufacture

• Programming, setting, and operating 3–5 axis CNC machining centres
• Creating machining strategies with or without CAD models
• Developing full toolpaths using Solid Works and Fusion 360
• Working confidently with Heidenhain and Fanuc controls
• Designing and manufacturing fixtures, jigs, and work holding solutions
• Producing high‑precision components to tight tolerances
• Reading engineering drawings/3D models and converting them into efficient machining processes
• Continuously improving machining methods to maximise productivity and quality