Manufacturing Engineer

6 months ago


Sheffield, United Kingdom Sheffield Forgemasters Engineering Ltd Full time

Who We Are

Sheffield Forgemasters is an iconic steel production and engineering company. A global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world-class steel forgings and castings.

It is a great time to join Forgemasters, as the business goes through an ongoing period of growth and modernisation after being acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence In 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to the next generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work our plant and equipment will be modernised over the next 10 years, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

Based in the offices at our 64 acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield, we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer. This role will involve supporting in the production of machining programmes, drawings and planning of machining operations through the whole production lifecycle. 

Role Responsibilities


  • 3D modelling of customer components and producing 2D drawings from the models, using Unigraphics.

  • Producing both turning and milling programmes using Unigraphics.

  • In house development work including designing.

  • Produce step by step routing of components through the Machine Shops to optimise production.

  • Taking a methodical approach in identifying and monitoring risks on process changes.

About You


  • Strong programming experience, for castings and forgings.

  • Good knowledge of modern milling machine cutters and methods.

  • CAD/CAM experience, ideally Siemens NX.

  • Ability to create models and manufacturing drawings is essential.

  • Experience using Unigraphics.

  • Experience in offline Programming of CNC milling and turning machining is essential.

  • Experience using programme verification software, such as Vericut.

  • Our ideal candidate will also be an apprentice-trained machinist.

Days/Hours of Work

37.5 hours per week, days initially then moving to a 2-shift system - Mornings and afternoons after successfully completing induction. 

Reasons to work at Sheffield Forgemasters


  • We are a long-established local employer, with a strong reputation in the region.

  • Over £400m large-scale and long-term investment programme in state-of-the-art new facilities and modernisation on site.

  • Competitive Salary

  • 33 days annual leave (includes public holidays).

  • Easily accessible location with free onsite parking.

  • Cycle to Work scheme.

  • Pension and Life Assurance Scheme.

  • Employee Assistance Programme.

  • On site Occupational Health provision providing Health Screening and advice on well-being.

  • Discounted Westfield Health Plan Scheme.

  • Occupational Sick Pay Scheme.

  • Long service award scheme.

  • You at Work – Access to online discounts portal.

  • A bronze accredited participant in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme, supporting ex-military and reservists in employment.  

For additional information or if you would like to discuss the role, please email . Alternatively, if this sounds like the role for you, please review the full job description attached and



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