Manufacturing Engineer

Apex Recruitment - Leamington Spa; England; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer. The role involves creating and maintaining technical documentation, managing BOMs, and supporting CAD model development in a specialist build environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong attention to detail and an understanding of safe working practices. Additionally, familiarity with CAD software and experience in low-volume manufacturing are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience producing high-quality technical documentation.
• Familiarity with CAD software like CATIA, NX, or SolidWorks.
• Experience with BOM creation and management.

Responsibilities

• Writing, producing, and maintaining Technical Documentation.
• Supporting and developing CAD models and drawings for production.
• Managing and maintaining BOMs (Bills of Materials).
• Creating and reviewing Process Instructions and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Supporting Design Reviews with process input.
• Assisting in Product Traceability and documentation control.
• Contributing to continuous improvement across safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Producing high-quality technical documentation

Familiarity with CAD software

BOM creation and management

Understanding of low-volume or specialist build environments

Exposure to safe working practices

Tools

CATIA

NX

SolidWorks

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer
Contract Type:Contract-to-Permanent
Salary:Up to £50,000
Location:Nr Daventry

Manufacturing Engineer – Precision in Practice

In a world where detail defines the outcome, this team is hand-building specialist vehicles with uncompromising standards. They’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineerto help shape how these unique vehicles are brought to life.

This isn’t high-volume manufacturing — it’s low-volume, high-detail work that demands clarity, precision, and engineering discipline.

What You’ll Be Doing

You’ll take on a hands-on Manufacturing Engineerrole, creating and refining the documentation and technical foundations that allow the build process to run smoothly. From early-stage concept development to ensuring accuracy in production, you’ll help define how things are built, not just what gets built.

Key responsibilities include:

• Writing, producing, and maintainingTechnical Documentation
• Supporting and developingCAD modelsand drawings for production
• Managing and maintainingBOMs (Bills of Materials)
• Creating and reviewingProcess InstructionsandStandard Operating Procedures
• SupportingDesign Reviewswith process input
• Assisting inProduct Traceabilityand documentation control
• Contributing tocontinuous improvementacross safety, quality, and efficiency

What You’ll Bring

We’re looking for aManufacturing Engineerwho thrives on accuracy, enjoys structured thinking, and has the drive to turn engineering concepts into practical process documents. Ideally, you’ll have:

• Experience producing high-quality technical documentation
• Familiarity withCADsoftware (e.g., CATIA, NX, SolidWorks, or similar)
• Experience withBOM creation and management
• Understanding of low-volume or specialist build environments
• Exposure to safe working practices and quality standards

Flexibility to travel within the UK on occasion may also be required.

Why Join?

Because this is more than a job. It’s a chance to contribute to a workshop where engineering is as much about craft as it is about calculation. A place where detail is everything, and process is the backbone of quality.

If you’ve been waiting for an opportunity that values precision, clarity, and engineering discipline — this could be it.

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Please Apply now if you're an experienced AutomotiveManufacturing Engineer.