Job Title: Senior Manufacturing Engineer CNCLocation: Ampthill BedfordshireSalary: 42,500 - 59,000 + great benefitsFull time onsite ( Mon-Thur)Must be able to achieve the appropriate level (SC) of security clearance. About the roleWe are seeking an experienced Senior Machining Manufacturing Engineer to support CNC machining strategy development and advanced tooling initiatives within the Special Projects business area, at our Ampthill, Bedfordshire site. This role will act as a technical focal point for project machining operations, driving manufacturing excellence through optimized CNC programming, fixture design, tooling strategy, and process improvement. The successful candidate will play a critical role in improving machining efficiency, reducing cycle times, increasing yield, and supporting the manufacture of high-precision complex components. You will collaborate closely with Design Engineering, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations teams to develop robust, scalable machining processes capable of supporting both prototype and production environments. This is a hands-on technical role requiring deep expertise in multi-axis machining, turning, CAD/CAM programming, advanced workholding solutions, and manufacturing process optimization. Key Responsibilities:Support CNC machining strategy across Special Projects manufacturing operations.Develop, optimize, and validate CNC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centres and lathes.Design and implement ..... full job details .....