Press Engineer (ME2)
Job Summary
Press Engineer
Alcester Warwickshire
Permanent
Up to 50000 dependent on experience
Overview
EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with an established aerospace manufacturer in Alcester Warwickshire who is looking to recruit an experienced Press Setter or Press Technician to join their engineering team.
The business manufactures precision-formed fabricated and machined components for aircraft engines supplying prestigious customers including Rolls-Royce and Lockheed Martin.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced press shop professional looking to progress into an engineering role taking responsibility for improving manufacturing processes introducing new products and resolving technical issues while remaining hands-on.
Whats in it for you
- Salary up to 50000 dependent on experience with annual reviews.
- Days only: MondayThursday 07:3016:30 Friday 07:3012:30.
- 23 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown.
- Pension: 4% employer contribution 5% employee contribution.
- Death in service at twice annual salary.
- Cycle to Work scheme and free parking.
- Internal training and development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Refine press processes and develop manufacturing procedures.
- Drive improvements to reduce setup times downtime scrap and rework.
- Support new product introduction including tooling trials prove-outs and FAIR.
- Set hydraulic and mechanical presses including alignment and shut height.
- Identify and resolve press tooling and forming issues.
- Support progression transfer and secondary pressing operations.
- Work alongside engineering and toolroom teams to resolve technical challenges.
- Develop knowledge of tool design new tooling and MPDI processes.
- Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate.
- Experience with progression transfer and secondary pressing.
- Strong press setting tooling and fault-finding skills.
- Ability to read engineering drawings and use measuring equipment.
- A proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement.
- Strong health and safety and quality awareness.
- Full UK driving licence.
Desirable:
- Aerospace or other regulated manufacturing experience.
- Basic toolroom skills.
- Exposure to FAIR and NPI processes.
If youre an experienced Press Setter or Press Technician looking to take the next step into engineering apply today to find out more about this opportunity.
About us
EMBS is a specialist talent consultancy connecting exceptional engineering and technology professionals with some of the UKs most prestigious advanced engineering businesses across Transportation Energy and Defence. With deep sector expertise and a strong network of industry-leading employers well provide expert advice and support throughout the process helping you secure the right opportunity and take the next step in your career.
Please note due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into all candidates must be UK residents. We cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.
Required Experience:
IC