CNC Maintenance Engineer

CNC Maintenance Engineer - Congleton On behalf of our client, a leading aerospace manufacturing organisation, we are seeking a skilled CNC Maintenance Engineer to join their team in Congleton. Reporting to the Value Stream Leader, this role is responsible for setting up, operating, and maintaining automated manufacturing equipment within a dedicated production cell. The role plays a key part in ensuring production schedules are met while maintaining high levels of safety, quality, and efficiency. Key Responsibilities - Set up, run and monitor semi-automated and fully automated plant and machinery in a manufacturing cell. - Diagnose equipment faults and perform corrective actions to minimise downtime. - Record all stoppages and breakdowns using correct reason codes within the Smart Factory system. - Carry out maintenance activities alongside the maintenance team in line with planned maintenance schedules. - Control manufacturing processes to support high-volume production requirements. - Identify, address, and resolve manufacturing and quality issues through effective problem-solving. - Provide support to material handlers to ensure smooth running of the manufacturing cell. - Maintain safe working practices, escalating any safety concerns within the production area. - Assist in the suggestion, development, and implementation of continuous improvement activities. Skills & Experience - Experience operating automated manufacturing equipment in a production environment. - Strong technical problem-solving skills and fault-finding ability. - Understanding of lean principles, continuous improvement, and quality processes. - Ability to work safely, efficiently and to production targets. - Experience logging production data into manufacturing systems desirable. Qualifications Essential - Recognised engineering, technical apprenticeship or equivalent experience. Desirable - Experience in an aerospace or precision manufacturing environment. - Experience working within ISO9001 / AS9100 compliant systems. Package & Benefits - Competitive salary - Early (06:00 - 14:30) and Late (14:00 - 21:30) fortnightly rotating shift. (Time + ¼ on late Shift) - Company pension scheme - Life assurance - 20 days holiday plus bank holidays (equivalent to 5 weeks) - Employee Assistance Programme - Cycle to Work scheme - Free on-site parking - Opportunities for skills development