CNC Engineer - #2181759

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Role: CNC Engineer

Job Type: Permanent

Location: Leeds, UK / Office based

Number of hours: 40 hours per week – full time

Ready to utilize your experience and expertise in: CNC Engineering?

We have an exciting role for you –: CNC Engineer!

Careers at TCS: It means more

TCS is a purpose-led transformation company, built on belief. We do not just help businesses to transform through technology. We support them in making a meaningful difference to the people and communities they serve - our clients include some of the biggest brands in the UK and worldwide. For you, it means more to make an impact that matters, through challenging projects which demand ambitious innovation and thought leadership.

• Build strong relationships with a diverse range of stakeholders.
• Gain access to endless learning opportunities.
• Work closely with the range of teams within the business to bring products to life.

The Role

As a CNC Engineer, you will have strong hands-on experience programming and operating CNC machines and experience in regulated industries such as medical devices or aerospace. The role focuses on developing, optimizing and qualifying CNC machining processes, supporting process validation and capability activities, and working closely with globally distributed cross-functional teams to ensure successful transfer and integration of products and equipment.

Key responsibilities:

• Develop, optimise and qualify CNC machining processes including programming, tooling selection, fixturing design, cycle-time reduction and tuning feeds/speeds to meet productivity and quality targets.
• Operate and program CNC machines, ensuring precision and adherence to specifications and production schedules.
• Perform statistical studies to identify key process parameters, reduce variation and improve robustness.
• Execute capability studies, statistical process control (SPC), measurement system analysis (MSA) and process capability assessments.
• Create and execute process validation protocols, qualification reports and control plans; maintain complete and auditable documentation.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (maintenance, process development, quality, packaging, etc.) to ensure smooth transitions and integration of new processes and equipment.
• Provide expertise and training to operators and team members on CNC operations and best practices.
• Ensure compliance with relevant industry regulations and quality standards throughout projects.
• Maintain and present self and team matrices to stakeholders and management in a structured and timely manner.
• Report issues to project and management teams and drive to appropriate closure.

Your Profile

Essential skills/knowledge/experience:

• Proven hands-on experience operating and programming CNC machines.
• General machining experience and theoretical knowledge of plastic/polymer materials, particularly acrylic-like materials.
• Strong knowledge of statistical and quality toolkits: SPC, capability studies, MSA and interpretation of results.
• Experience with fixturing design, tooling selection and cycle-time optimisation.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams (maintenance, process development, quality, packaging).
• Proficient with MS Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; client- and stakeholder-facing capability.
• Self-driven, able to work independently with minimal guidance, flexible to meet project deadlines.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Background in regulated industries (medical devices, aerospace) highly preferred.
• Experience working in ISO-certified environments

Good to have:

• Supervisory or small-team coordination experience.
• Prior experience in process validation and qualification within regulated environments.
• Experience with advanced multi-axis milling processes and CNC control systems/software modules.

Rewards & Benefits

TCS is consistently voted a Top Employer in the UK and globally. Our competitive salary packages feature pension, health care, life assurance, laptop, phone, access to extensive training resources and discounts within the larger Tata network.

Diversity, Inclusion and Wellbeing

Tata Consultancy Services UK&I is committed to meeting the accessibility needs of all individuals in accordance with the UK Equality Act 2010 and the UK Human Rights Act 1998.

We believe in building and sustaining a culture of equity and belonging where everyone can thrive. Our diversity and inclusion motto is ‘Inclusion without Exception’. Our continued commitment to Culture and Diversity is reflected across our workforce implemented through equitable workplace policies and processes.

You’ll find a welcoming culture and many internal volunteering and social networks to join (these are optional). Our diversity, inclusion and social activities include 12 employee networks such as gender diversity, LGBTQIA+ & Allies, mental health, disability & neurodiversity inclusion and many more, as well as health & wellness initiatives and sports events and we sponsor the London Marathon.

We welcome and embrace diversity in race, nationality, ethnicity, disability, neurodiversity, gender identity, age, physical ability, gender reassignment, sexual orientation. We are a disability inclusive employer and encourage disabled people to apply for this role.

If you are an applicant who needs any adjustments to the application process or interview, please contact us at [email protected] with the subject line: “Adjustment Request” or call TCS London Office 02031552100 to request an adjustment. We welcome requests prior to you completing the application and at any stage of the recruitment process.

Next Steps

Due to a high volume of applications, we will be unable to contact each applicant individually on the status of their application. If you have not received a direct response within 30 days, then it should be deemed unsuccessful on this occasion.

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