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.

• 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

• 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

• 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