Job Title: Senior Production Engineer
Location: Northampton
Pay Range/details: £50,000 - £56,000
Contract Type: Permanent
Omega is seeking a highly motivated Senior Production Engineer, to join our Client, who are a leader in the engineering and automotive sector. This is an exciting opportunity to work on innovative projects, including CNC programming and new part introduction, within a dynamic and supportive team.
Key Responsibilities - Senior Production Engineer
- Produce CNC programs for 4 & 5 axis machines and multi-axis turn-mills using Siemens NX & Vericut.
- Develop CNC grinding programs for a variety of grinding machines.
- Manage new part introduction (NPI) for prototype and production projects with short lead times.
- Create and define manufacturing routings and Bill of Materials (BOM) using SAP ERP.
- Design fixtures and tooling for NPI projects.
- Implement new cutting technologies to improve tool life and cycle time.
- Assist with departmental training and progression programs.
- Estimate production times and associated costs.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction within manufacturing processes.
- Ensure health, safety, environmental, and energy considerations are met in all activities.
- Support company compliance with the Data Protection Act 2018.
Qualifications & Requirements - Senior Production Engineer
- Proven experience in machining and programming complex components, ideally within the automotive or aerospace industry.
- Proficient in Siemens NX CAD/CAM system and Vericut simulation software.
- Thorough understanding of machining, cutting, and inspection techniques.
- Strong organisational and communication skills.
- Flexibility to support other tasks as needed.
Benefits - Senior Production Engineer
- 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays.
- Workplace pension.
- Occupational health and wellbeing support.
- Private medical insurance.
- Employee assistance programme.
- Digital GP service.
- Income protection.
- Life assurance.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Discounted shopping, including active lifestyle discounts.
- Discounted gym memberships.
- Hybrid working (dependent on role).
Omega is an employment business specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.