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REED Engineering & Manufacturing are working with a leading company who are growing at a rapid pace with a focus on quality and innovation, Manufacturing Engineer – Heavy Engineering & Large-Scale Production Location: Sheffield With a heritage stretching back generations and a reputation for excellence, this is a rare opportunity to become part of a company at the forefront of advanced manufacturing, working on components weighing up to 400 tonnes. If you’re a Manufacturing Engineer looking for technical challenge, large-scale engineering, and real influence on machining strategy — this is the role that truly sets itself apart. The Role As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support both the companies multiple machining/manufacturing shops in delivering precise machining programmes, detailed manufacturing drawings, and optimised machining processes. You’ll work across the full manufacturing lifecycle, from interpreting customer requirements to delivering verified CNC programmes and supporting shop-floor integration. Key Responsibilities Build 3D component models from customer drawings using Unigraphics (NX)Produce accurate manufacturing drawings from the modelsConvert imperial drawings to metric formats when requiredVerify customer-supplied CAD models and produce supporting documentationControl and maintain drawing and model librariesCreate CNC turning and milling programmes using Unigraphics, verified in VericutIssue, track, and maintain CNC programmes for machine shop useWork with machinists to refine and optimise machining methodsPrepare tooling sheets and technical documentation (TP32/shop docs)Create detailed machining sequences to support SMP developmentMaintain CAD models of shop-floor equipment and track asset statusSupport conce