Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CNCAmpthill, BedfordshirePermanent, 37.5h, 4 day working week Monday to ThursdaySalary: 55,000 - 70,000We are seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead CNC machining strategy and advanced tooling initiatives within the Complex Systems business area. This role will act as the technical focal point for 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 leadership role requiring deep expertise in multi-axis machining, CAD/CAM programming, advanced workholding solutions, and manufacturing process optimization. Key Responsibilities Lead CNC machining strategy across complex component manufacturing operations.Develop, optimize, and validate CNC programs for 3-axis, 4-axis, and 5-axis machining centres.Design and implement advanced fixturing and workholding solutions to improve repeatability, precision, and throughput.Select and optimize cutting tools, tooling strategies, and machining paramete