Engineering Manager

MNB Precision Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm in Coventry seeks an experienced Engineering Manager to lead the engineering function. The role involves optimizing machining processes, driving continuous improvement, and providing technical leadership. Ideal candidates will have substantial experience in engineering management and a strong background in machining, preferably within the oil & gas or aerospace industries. Competitive compensation of up to £80,000 OTE offered.

Qualifications

• Experience leading and developing engineering teams.
• Strong background in continuous improvement methods.
• Familiarity with machining processes in relevant industries.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop engineering functions for machining operations.
• Drive process improvement projects to enhance quality.
• Embed lean practices into engineering workflows.
• Establish engineering KPIs to monitor quality and consistency.
• Provide technical leadership in machining issues and tooling.

Skills

Leadership

Continuous Improvement

Engineering Processes

CNC Programming

Machining Processes

Tools

CAD

CAM

Job description

Engineering Manager

Coventry

08 : 30am – 17 : 00pm Mon – Fri

Up to £80,000 OTE

Established over 40 years ago, MNB Precision provides manufacturing and precision engineering services to the world’s leading companies across the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Rail and other manufacturing industries.

We are currently looking for an Engineering Manager to join the team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the engineering function to deliver robust, efficient, and innovative solutions for complex, high-mix / low-volume machining operations in exotic and high‑strength materials.
• Standardise engineering processes for set‑up reduction, quick changeovers, and flexible manufacturing to improve responsiveness and minimise downtime.
• Drive process improvement projects to reduce scrap, rework, and dimensional variation, ensuring consistency when machining exotic alloys to tight tolerances.
• Embed lean and continuous improvement practices into engineering workflows, focusing on eliminating waste, improving process stability, and enhancing productivity.
• Develop and deliver a forward‑looking technology and process roadmap, incorporating advanced tooling, CAD / CAM enhancements, and digital solutions to support quality and efficiency.
• Develop and embed inspection processes, including CMM programming and operator self‑inspection, working closely with the Quality Manager to ensure first‑time‑right quality, reduce non‑conformances, and build accountability at the source.
• Oversee and continuously improve bench fitting and manual processes, ensuring precision, consistency, and integration with CNC operations to deliver high‑quality components to customer specifications.
• Collaborate closely with production and quality teams to ensure engineering improvements are fully embedded and sustained across the shopfloor.
• Optimise factory layout and material flow to enhance productivity, reduce waste and handling, and ensure scalability for future equipment, technology, and workflow changes.
• Establish and monitor engineering KPIs focused on overruns, quality, and consistency (e.g. first‑off acceptance rates, process capability, cycle time variance).
• Provide hands‑on technical leadership and problem‑solving support for machining issues, tooling failures, and process deviations.
• Support the COO in capex planning and implementation of new technologies, tooling, and software, ensuring measurable returns on investment.
• Mentor and develop the engineering team to build capability in advanced machining methods, exotic materials processing, CAD / CAM, and continuous improvement.
• Own CAD / CAM programming, tool selection, and machining strategies, ensuring programmes are accurate, repeatable, and cost‑effective.
• Optimise CNC programming and tool paths to minimise cycle times, reduce tool wear, and ensure first‑time‑right quality.
• Control and reduce engineering overruns by improving estimating accuracy, monitoring actual vs. planned cycle times, and addressing root causes of variation.
• Champion Design for Manufacture (DFM) and New Product Introduction (NPI), ensuring smooth and timely transitions from quotation through to stable production.

Requirements

• You will be an experienced Engineering Manager, able to confidently lead and develop the engineering team to be able to deliver robust solutions for complex machining solutions.
• You will have a strong background within continuous improvement processes to minimise downtime.
• Strong understanding of machining processes as well as CAD / CAM and tooling solutions, ideally within the oil & gas, aerospace or defence industries