Machine Tool Development

Working within an established highly skilled team, to provide Fault diagnosis, process development and production support to our automotive manufacturing and R&D Facility. The position requires hands on' strong analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to work both efficiently and effectively in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Key responsibilities

• Fault diagnosis on machine tools and assembly and test machines.
• Development and set up of manufacturing & assembly machine tools including:-
• Machine referencing and setting datums
• Manual clocking of axes and fixture set up
• Creation/editing of CNC programmes
• Offsetting, grid shifts and back lash compensation
• Liaise with internal and external suppliers to source service engineers, spares etc.
• Understand the impact key machine downtime will have, plan/organize accordingly.
• Ensuring processes are set according to quality standards
• Installation & commissioning of newly purchased machines
• Continuous improvement of existing processes
• Commissioning of new equipment ( including commissioning at supplier's facility)
• Use of CMMS for handovers and asset traceability.

What we're looking for

• An engineering background with involvement with Machine tools and processes
• CNC Appreciation
• Workshop skills (Turning, Milling, Grinding and bench fitting)
• Understanding Engineering drawings and Geometric tolerancing
• Use of basic measurement equipment - caliper, micrometer,DTI etc
• Structured approach to problem solving
• Good understanding of cutting tools, abrasives

Desirable

• Knowledge of jig and fixture making
• Welding Mig, Tig and Arc
• CNC programming in fanuc/Siemens systems
• Appreciation of Machine parameter setting
• Understanding of in process gauging systems including spindle probes

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATIONAL/EXPERIENCE

Mandatory

• Educated to HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent or apprenticeship served

Desirable

• IOSH or NEBOSH qualified
• Abrasive wheel certificate