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Production Engineer

Reference: 55816
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000
Job Type: Perm
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Posted: 11 August 2026

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Kieran Evans

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About The Role


Cosworth (Northampton)

Production Engineer
High Performance Engines
Northamptonshire
£50,000.00

Want to work somewhere where the components you manufacture genuinely get pushed to their limits?

We’re working with a leading high-performance engine manufacturer in Northampton that is investing heavily in its manufacturing capability and delivering some seriously exciting, high-value projects across the performance engineering sector.

They’re looking for a Production / Manufacturing Engineer to join the team and take ownership of manufacturing processes for complex, high-precision components from initial concept right through to production.

You’ll have access to an impressive manufacturing setup across two facilities, including 3, 4 and 5-axis CNC machining, mill-turns, lathes, grinding and automation, with design, manufacture and testing all carried out in-house.

What you’ll be doing:

  • Developing and optimising multi-axis CNC programs using CAM

  • Taking ownership of manufacturing processes from concept through to production

  • Designing fixturing, tooling and manufacturing solutions for complex components

  • Supporting NPI and working closely with the shopfloor to improve processes and resolve manufacturing challenges

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong CAM programming experience – Siemens NX would be ideal

  • Experience within high-performance automotive, motorsport, aerospace or precision engineering

  • Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or CAM Programmer

  • Strong machining knowledge with experience of fixture design and GD&T

If you’re a Manufacturing Engineer or CAM Programmer looking for something technically challenging where you can see the impact of your work on the shopfloor, click apply and Kieran Evans will be in touch to discuss the finer details.

About The ONE Group


The ONE Group is a specialist recruitment consultancy with offices in Cambridge, Peterborough, Northampton, and Hertfordshire.

We recruit across Technology, Engineering & Manufacturing, Scientific, Sales, and Marketing, with consultants who specialise in their sector rather than trying to cover everything. This focused approach allows us to provide deeper market knowledge, stronger networks, and better hiring outcomes for both clients and candidates.

Our expertise spans permanent, contract, and senior-level appointments. Most importantly, the majority of our business comes from repeat clients and referrals, reflecting the long-term relationships we build and the trust we earn through consistently delivering results.

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One of our consultants will review your application within one working day.

2

If your experience looks like a fit, we'll be in touch for a quick conversation to understand what you're looking for.

3

From there, we'll talk you through the role properly, prepare you for interview, and stay alongside you through to your start date.

4

Whatever happens with this role, we'll keep your details on file, with your permission, so we can flag other opportunities that suit you.

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