Job Title: Production Engineer (Fanuc)
Location: Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire
Salary: £38,000 - £42,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 39-hour week
Mon-Thurs: 8:00am - 5:00pm
Fri: 8:00am - 1:00pmAbout Colt Precision
Colt Precision is a specialist precision engineering company based in Tewkesbury, operating at the highest standards of manufacturing excellence. We manufacture critical, high-precision components for orthopaedic medical instrumentation, alongside aerospace and defence applications.
Our medical work demands absolute accuracy, consistency, and attention to detail. This is an environment for engineers who take pride in their craft and enjoy the challenge of producing complex components where quality is non-negotiable.
The Opportunity:
We are seeking a senior, highly skilled CNC Milling production engineer with strong Fanuc experience. This role is suited to an engineer who enjoys technical challenge, takes ownership of quality, and wants to play an influential role within a growing, quality-driven business.
As a small, highly capable team, your experience and judgement will matter. You will have the opportunity not only to machine exceptional parts, but also to contribute to process development, continuous improvement, and future automation initiatives.
What You'll Be Doing:
Programme Fanuc-controlled CNC machines
Manufacturing high-precision, close-tolerance medical components
Working to the exacting quality standards required for regulated medical devices
Producing complex parts where accuracy, surface finish, and repeatability are critical
Taking ownership of first-off approval, problem-solving, and process optimisation
Supporting lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects
Contributing ideas towards automation and productivity enhancementsAbout you:
Essential Experience & Attributes:
Time-served or apprentice-trained machinist
Strong, proven experience with Fanuc-controlled CNC machining
Demonstrated ability to consistently achieve tight tolerances and premium surface finishes
A quality-first mindset with high personal standards of workmanship
Confident working independently from engineering drawings and specifications
Calm, methodical problem-solver with a professional, proactive attitudeDesirable Knowledge & Experience:
Advanced programming on Fanuc controls
Experience in medical, aerospace, or other regulated industries
Exposure to automation techniques within CNC manufacturing
Experience or interest in collaborative robot (cobot) programming and integration
CAM experience using Fusion 360 or similar softwareWhat We Offer:
Salary up to £42,000 for the right engineer
Challenging, technically interesting work focused on quality.
Opportunity to influence future automation and manufacturing strategy
Ongoing development and the chance to grow with the business
Employee Assistance Programme
Cycle to Work scheme
A professional, respectful, and supportive working environment
Early finish FridaysPlease click the APPLY button and to submit your CV and Cover Letter.
Candidates with experience or relevant job titles of; CNC Miller, CNC Programmer, CNC Operator, CNC Machinist, Machine Operator, Machinist, CNC Operative, CNC Engineer, Machine Operative, CNC Setter, CNC Programming, Fanuc Engineer, Fanuc Production Engineer, Fanuc Machine Operator may also be considered for this role
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