Lead Manufacturing Engineer – Precision Marine Machining

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Waingroves; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellbeing programme

Referral programme

Overtime paid at 1.5x

33 days holiday incl. statutory

Company pension

Sick pay scheme

Free parking

Life insurance and Employee Assistance

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to own complex machining projects, shaping processes and delivering high‑integrity components for marine, power, and industrial sectors.

You will lead technical decisions, drive process improvements, and collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure on‑time delivery and compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100. BPSS eligibility is noted.

Qualifications

• HNC or higher in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong background in precision machining within marine, aerospace, nuclear, or similarly regulated sectors.
• Proven ability to define methods of manufacture for complex components and assemblies.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software such as Siemens NX, Mastercam, or Fusion 360.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to technical authority for projects, owning all engineering and quality-related decisions.
• Drive pre-contract and internal reviews to ensure requirements are understood and achievable.
• Turn customer specifications and regulatory standards into robust manufacturing methods and work instructions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on cycle time, waste reduction, and cost optimisation while maintaining quality.
• Define, validate, and optimise manufacturing processes for complex, high-precision machined components.
• Develop CNC machining strategies, tooling concepts, and fixturing solutions for repeatability and efficiency.
• Produce routings, stage drawings, and operation sheets to set production up for success.
• Specify materials, subcontract processes (heat treatment, NDT, coatings), and inspection requirements.
• Lead collaboration with Document Control and Quality teams to maintain audit-ready records.

Skills

CNC machining

GD&T

Process optimisation

Problem solving

Communication

Education

HNC or higher in Mechanical/ Manufacturing/ Production Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Mastercam

Fusion 360

Job description

Optima UK Inc Ltd in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to own complex machining projects, shaping processes and delivering high‑integrity components for marine, power, and industrial sectors.

You will lead technical decisions, drive process improvements, and collaborate with production and quality teams to ensure on‑time delivery and compliance with ISO 9001/AS9100. BPSS eligibility is noted.