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You will work at the intersection of design, CNC machining, and production-owning the industrialisation of high-precision components in a fast-moving, regulated defence environment.\nYou will collaborate closely with design engineers, CNC programmers, machinists, and quality teams to ensure parts are manufacturable, efficient to produce, and consistently delivered to tight tolerances.\nIf you enjoy solving complex manufacturing challenges, improving how things are built, and working in environments where processes are still being defined, this role is for you.\nResponsibilities\nSupport New Product Introduction (NPI), taking components from design through to full production readiness.\nDevelop and implement robust manufacturing processes for high-precision aerospace and defence components.\nCreate and maintain manufacturing documentation, including process plans, work instructions, and setup sheets.\nWork closely with design engineering to ensure manufacturability (DFM/DFA) is embedded early in the design process.\nCollaborate with CAM programmers (e.g. hyperMILL, Siemens NX) to define efficient machining strategies.\nProvide hands-on support to CNC machinists during setup, prove-out, and production.\nDesign fixtures, tooling, and workholding solutions to enable repeatable and efficient manufacture.\nAnalyse and improve machining processes to optimise cycle time, quality, and throughput.\nInvestigate and resolve manufacturing issues, non-conformances, and production bottlenecks.\nRequirements\nProven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within precision engineering or machining environments.\nExperience working in aerospace, defence, motorsport, or similar high-performance industries.\nStrong experience supporting CNC machining operations, including 5-axis milling and/or mill-turn.\nExperience supporting NPI and transitioning products into production.\nStrong understanding of machining processes, manufacturing methods, and production environments.\nAbility to interpret complex engineering drawings, CAD models, and GD&T requirements.\nExperience working with aluminium, titanium, stainless steel, and nickel-based alloys.\nPreferred Qualifications / Experience\nExperience operating in fast-paced, startup, or scaling manufacturing environments.\nExperience with hyperMILL, Siemens NX, or similar CAD/CAM platforms.\nExperience working within AS9100 or similar regulated quality environments\nApprenticeship and education background in machining or manufacturing (highly valued), HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or similar\nWhat We Offer\nCompetitive compensation and stock options\nPrivate Medical & Dental\nCycle to work scheme\nLunchtime catering on site\nAbout Us\nThe mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. 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