Senior Production Engineer

Job Title: Senior Production Engineer

Location: Northampton

Pay Range/details: £50,000 - £56,000

Contract Type: Permanent

Omega is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our Client as a Senior Production Engineer. 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.
• Experience using SAP ERP systems is desirable.
• Relevant engineering qualification (HNC or higher).
• 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).

For more information on this role, please contact Kieren Provis on (phone number removed), or send a copy of your CV to (url removed)

Candidates who are currently a Field Service Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Installation Engineer or a Mechanical Engineer may be suitable for this position

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