Manufacturing Engineer

Mazco Recruitment; Atherstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A precision engineering manufacturer located in Atherstone is seeking a Planning/Manufacturing Engineer to join their engineering team. The role involves supporting manufacturing operations through effective planning and process definition. Candidates should have experience in manufacturing planning and strong skills with SolidWorks and ERP systems. The position offers a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £50,000, as well as opportunities to work on high-spec aerospace projects in a supportive environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Stable, long-term opportunity

Exposure to high-spec aerospace projects

Supportive engineering-focused environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing or production planning environment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks (SolidCAM or Edgecam beneficial).
• Confident using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Proactive, methodical, and solutions-driven mindset.

Responsibilities

• Define and document methods of manufacture, including fixture concepts.
• Support production through planning, process optimisation, and data analysis.
• Prepare and manage BOMs, routings, and work instructions.
• Liaise closely with production, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Monitor capacity and resource requirements.
• Use ERP/MRP systems to plan and track manufacturing activity.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing or production planning

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

Proficiency with SolidWorks

Confident using ERP/MRP systems

Strong organisational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Solutions-driven mindset

Tools

SolidWorks

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Mazco Recruitment is working exclusively with a well‑established precision engineering manufacturer in Atherstone, supplying high‑quality components into the aerospace and power generation sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking to appoint a Planning / Manufacturing Engineer to join their office‑based engineering team.

The Role

This is a key role supporting manufacturing operations through effective planning, process definition, and cross‑functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Define and document methods of manufacture, including fixture concepts
• Support production through planning, process optimisation, and data analysis
• Prepare and manage BOMs, routings, and work instructions
• Liaise closely with production, purchasing, and quality teams
• Monitor capacity and resource requirements
• Use ERP/MRP systems to plan and track manufacturing activity

Requirements

• Experience in a manufacturing or production planning environment
• Strong ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings
• Proficiency with SolidWorks (SolidCAM or Edgecam beneficial)
• Confident using ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel
• Strong organisational, analytical, and communication skills
• Proactive, methodical, and solutions‑driven mindset

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000, depending on experience
• Stable, long‑term opportunity within a reputable manufacturer
• Exposure to high‑spec aerospace and power generation projects
• Supportive engineering‑focused working environment