Manufacturing Engineer & CNC Programming

Rolls-Royce plc; Bristol; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace manufacturer in Bristol is seeking a CNC Programming Manufacturing Engineer to create, verify, and optimise CNC programs. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience with production operations. The role also entails supporting new product introductions and collaborating with stakeholders to enhance manufacturing processes. This opportunity is ideal for someone interested in growth within a reputable and inclusive company, with competitive salaries based on experience.

Qualifications

• Professionally Qualified Engineer with relevant degree or accreditation.
• Awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools.
• Experience with CNC programming and machining processes.

Responsibilities

• Create, verify and optimise CNC programs.
• Support new product/machine introduction.
• Liaise with stakeholders to improve manufacturing methods.

Skills

CNC Programming

Adaptive Machining

Communication Skills

Education

HND or foundation degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Recognised engineering accreditation (IEng or CEng)

Tools

NX CAD

Autodesk CADCAM

Hermle/Mazak Machine tools

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programming page is loaded## Manufacturing Engineer - CNC Programminglocations: Bristoltime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR6146446## **Job Description****CNC Programming Manufacturing Engineer****Bristol****Onsite****Staff Role**At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.The role involves providing CNC Programming support to Original Equipment Manufacture and Repair activities, ensuring compliance to the Rolls-Royce Management System while working with Quality Engineers and Operations to drive down Cost of Non-Quality and improve right first time. This role provides a great opportunity for development and upskilling**What you will be doing:*** Create, verify and optimise CNC programs including adaptive machining methods* Support of new product/machine introduction and improvement activities to enable production operations* Support in improving Right First Time and reducing Cost of Non-Quality* Liaise with both internal and external stakeholders to improve method of manufacture**Position qualifications:*** Professionally Qualified Engineer (e.g. UK minimum HND/foundation degree or other national equivalent) Master’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Systems Engineering.* Recognised national or international engineering accreditation (e.g. UK IEng or CEng) where available.* Awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business, with an understanding of Manufacturing* Engineering processes relevant to the role.**Preferred requirements:*** Proficient in NX CAD* Proficient in Autodesk CADCAM* Hermle/Mazak Machine tool experience* Background and experience with Adaptive MachiningThe professional level and the salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate. The professional level and salary of the position will be dependent on the skills and experience of the successful candidate but is anticipated to be Staff Grade SNBG 7 - 10 Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.## ## **Job Category**Manufacturing Engineering## **Posting Date**15 Jan 2026; 00:01## **Posting End Date**21 Jan 2026