Bowers Bradford are looking for a CNC Process Engineer to join our growing production engineering team. The CNC Process Engineer will drive improvements and daily operations related to our CNC Machining Processes.
Bowers Group are world leaders in the manufacture of industrial metrology systems at our facility in Bradford. We have invested heavily in CNC sliding head machines and a five-axis machining centre in recent years, with further investment planned in the coming year.
We are passionate about our brand, our customers, and the quality of our products. We have a new and exciting role at Bowers Group that is yours to steer. You have the opportunity to shape your role and we cannot wait to see where you take us, and we’ll take pride in supporting the future you choose to build at Bowers Group.
Bowers Bradford are looking for a CNC Process Engineer to join our growing production engineering team. The CNC Process Engineer will drive improvements and daily operations related to our CNC Machining Processes. The responsibilities include creation & control of all CNC Programs, tool sourcing and cycle time reduction, defining machine specifications and developing systems to meet both Production Quality & Output demands.
You will need to have great experience, be qualified to at least HNC in Mechanical & Production Engineering and have good knowledge of the machine and cutting tool industry.
If you are looking for a new challenge and the opportunity to shape our future CNC machining strategy, then this new role could just be for you.
To be considered for this role applicants will desirably have:
- HNC Mechanical Engineering qualification (or equivalent) alongside a time served apprenticeship will be required
- Experience of programming using CADCAM software
- Proficient in creation and modification of CNC code ‘at the machine’
- Previous experience working on Turn / Mill or Mill / Turn Multi-Axis Machines
- Experience in a similar high precision environment, with proven understanding of CNC machinist responsibilities
- Experience in modern CNC tooling and application will be required
- Experience machining ferrous and non-ferrous metals including steel, aluminium, and brass
- Good level of H&S understanding - safety conscious
- Previous experience of operating Nakamura, Citizen sliding head and DMG MORI mill/turn machines is preferred
- Ability to read complex technical/engineering drawings with a good understanding of tolerancing/geometrical tolerancing
- Methodical & logical approach to work with excellent level of accuracy and attention to detail
What high-performing behaviours we are looking for:
- Confident working in a busy environment with varied work demands
- Ability to work independently and closely follow directions is essential
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a positive and professional attitude
- Flexible with a ‘can do, will do’ approach to work
- Flexible / adaptable to changing work demands
- Enthusiastic & self-motivated, with a friendly and approachable manner
- Team Player & able to work on own initiative
- Available to work weekends and overtime
- Capable of standing for extended periods of time
- Ability to lift to 10kgs for short periods of time
