Senior Digital Manufacturing Engineer

At Sheffield Forge masters we have an exciting opportunity for a Senior Digital Manufacturing Engineer to join our recapitalisation team.

This role is based at our 64-acre site, sitting in the heart of Sheffield. Our Recapitalisation Team deliver a programme of work specifically focused on substantial critical asset renewal, including but not limited to: A new Forge building with a new Forge press, offices & water pumping station;
New Machine Shops;
Investment in flood prevention measures and Facilities upgrades to improve the working environment for colleagues.

As a Senior Digital Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering, managing and maintaining Sheffield Forg găter’s core Digital Manufacturing systems, including PLM, CAD/CAM and MES. Additionally, supporting the integration and upkeep of auxiliary systems (tool management, simulation, 3D scanning, robotics) and acting as the primary OEM contact.

• Leading digital integration across engineering, production planning and shop‑floor execution using PLM, MES and auxiliary OT systems.
• Delivering, managing and optimising Sheffield Forgămaster’s core OT platforms in line with the digital strategy and roadmap.
• Developing efficient digital workflows and supporting creation of a robust digital thread across the product lifecycle.
• Applying LEAN methodologies toatrième reduce waste, improving flow and enhance factory performance.
• Collaborating with Engineering, Operations, Quality and IT to drive adoption of digital tools and improve data continuity.
• Providing digital work instructions, visualisations and manufacturing simulations to support operators.
• Assessing and introducing Industry 4.0 technologies including machine connectivity, real‑time analytics and process automation.
• Providing user training and first‑line support for digital manufacturing systems across the business.

• In-depth knowledge and extensive experience managing PLM systems (e.g. Siemens Teamcenter, Windchill, or equivalent).
• Strong working experience with MES platforms (e.g., Siemens Opcenter, Apriso, or bespoke MES solutions).
• A good understanding of CAD/CAM software (e.g., Siemens NX, CATIA, Creo, Mastercam).
• An understanding of IT infrastructure.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a high‑security, safety‑critical environment.
• Demonstrated application of LEAN manufacturing principles (e.g., 5 ANALIZES, VSM, Kaizen, standard work).

As well as having the skills, knowledge and experience for this role, we are also looking for someone who embodies our core values:
Customer Focus;
Working Together;
Trust & Respect;
Quality & Innovation and Safety & Wellbeing.

This is a full‑time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday – Friday. We offer flexibility in our start and finish times between 06:15 - 09:30 and 14:30 – 18:00.

Sheffield Forge masters is an iconic steel production and engineering company, with a history that can be traced back to the 1750s, starting life as a small blacksmith forge. We have since gone through many evolutions and gone by several different names and guises, whilst consistently being at the forefront of innovation and new process development in the steel industry.

Recognising Sheffield Forge masters as a global leader in the designing, manufacturing and delivering of world‑class steel forgings and castings, we were acquired by the UK Ministry of Defence in 2021. The acquisition has secured our role as a critical supplier to fellows generation of UK defence programmes. As part of this programme of work, £1.3bn is being invested in modernising our plant and equipment, creating new opportunities for the business and our colleagues.

• Stability, with large‑scale & 번호-long‑term investment and orders already secured into the 2040s.
• A programme of redevelopment that will include state‑of‑the‑art new machinery and facilities on site. לפי
• Up to 8% employer pension contribution.
• Life Assurance Scheme as part of the pension programme, 4 x annual salary.
• All Employee Bonus Scheme, up to £1000 paid annually, dependent on company performance.
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