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Agent guide: [/agents.md](https://www.wearedevelopers.com/agents.md). --- # Metallics Manufacturing Engineer - **Company:** iCOMAT Limited - **Location:** Swindon, United Kingdom - **Salary:** £56,376 - **Contract:** Permanent contract - **Skills:** Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, 3d Models, Computer-Aided Design, SolidWorks (CAD), Failure Mode Effects Analysis, Operational Databases, Technical Data Management Systems - **Published:** November 12, 2026 - **Apply:** https://www.adzuna.co.uk/jobs/details/5962018114 ## About the Role * Practical knowledge of metallic component manufacture within a precision engineering environment essential. * Strong understanding of CNC machining processes, preferably both milling and turning. * Understanding of cutting tools, feeds and speeds, workholding, fixtures, datums, tolerances and surface-finish requirements. * Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings, GD&T, customer specifications and technical work packages. * Experience of NPI and industrialisation of machined metallic components. * Experience creating manufacturing Routings, BoMs, Methods of Manufacture and controlled work instructions. * Understanding of AS9100 and quality control within an aerospace or similarly regulated environment. * Knowledge of FAIR and gated manufacturing-readiness processes advantageous. * Understanding of PFMEA, Control Plans, inspection planning, CMM inspection and gauge selection. * Knowledge of metallic materials and aerospace alloys, including aluminium, stainless steel and titanium, advantageous. * Knowledge of special processes such as anodising, passivation, chemical conversion or coating, plating, heat treatment, NDT/crack detection and part marking advantageous. * Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks and Composer), Word and Excel. * CNC programming or CAM experience advantageous but not essential. * Analytical thinking, structured problem-solving and creativity. * Knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methods. * Communication and teamwork skills for cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Planning, Design Engineering and external suppliers. * Ideal but not essential, degree or HNC/HND qualification in Manufacturing, Mechanical or Production Engineering; strong relevant manufacturing experience will also be considered. * Six Sigma Green/Black Belt advantageous but not essential. ## Description The primary role of a Metallics ME (Process Engineer) is to take build-to-print components, tooling or parts from Design Engineering and customer definition through industrialisation and into stable production, ensuring that the risks and processes required to manufacture the items have been evaluated (typically TRL6 to TRL9). The role provides clear manufacturing instructions and process control to ensure design intent, quality compliance and customer requirements are met. The role is centred equally around New Product Introduction (NPI) and Continuous Improvement (CI), supporting both the controlled introduction of new metallic products and the improvement of existing production processes What will you be doing? * Support Business Development and Contract Review with manufacturing methodology, costings, NRE requirements, cycle-time estimates and capacity assumptions. * Review customer drawings, CAD models, specifications, purchase-order requirements and technical data to establish the complete manufacturing scope. * Support product design for manufacture and complete Design for Manufacture reviews as required. * Develop the manufacturing strategy for new metallic components, including machining methods, operation sequence, workholding, tooling, datum strategy and inspection approach. * Identify and define external and special-process requirements, including anodising, passivation, plating or coating, heat treatment, crack detection/NDT, part marking and finishing. * Create and maintain manufacturing Routings and BoMs. * Create full Methods of Manufacture, providing: * Step-by-step manufacturing instructions. * Health & Safety requirements, including COSHH assessments where required. * Tooling, jig, fixture and workholding requirements. * Equipment, CNC machine and inspection-equipment requirements. * Key material specifications, raw-material form, size and manufacturing allowances. * Machining parameters, CNC program references and controlled setup requirements where applicable. * Special-process, finishing, part-marking, handling, protection, storage, packaging and transport requirements. * Ensure all customer specifications, quality approvals and compliance requirements have been identified and incorporated into the manufacturing process. * Develop Process Sheets and Standard Operating Procedures as required. * Work with Quality to develop and implement quality-control procedures, Control Plans and inspection plans, including first-off, in-process and final inspection requirements. * Define CMM, gauge and metrology requirements and support Gauge R&R activity where appropriate. * Work with Tooling Design, Operations and suppliers to create tooling concepts and requirements. * Develop PFMEAs to identify and mitigate manufacturing risks and ensure resulting controls are transferred into production documentation. * Lead or support gated NPI and manufacturing-readiness reviews, confirming that routings, tooling, resources, cycle times, inspection methods and special processes are ready before release to production. * Support FAIR and Delta FAIR activity and ensure the required manufacturing evidence is available for product approval. * Provide hands-on Manufacturing Engineering support to live metallic production and resolve machining, dimensional, surface-finish, handling, marking and process issues. * Use structured problem-solving methods, including 5 Why, 8D and A3, to identify root causes and implement sustainable corrective actions. * Review production data, scrap, rework, concessions, inspection failures and recurring defects and recommend improvements in quality, cost, delivery, capacity and process reliability. * Lead Continuous Improvement activity to optimise CNC processes, tooling, fixtures, workholding, operation sequencing, standard work and cycle time. * Develop mistake-proofing and process controls that reduce variation and reliance on operator judgement. * Maintain accurate manufacturing data within ERP/MRP systems, ensuring BoMs, routings, cycle times and work instructions reflect the approved production process. * Support Procurement and Supply Chain with technical guidance, supplier selection, special-process requirements and resolution of supplier-related manufacturing issues.