Manufacturing Engineer

SimWest Recruitment Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering business in Leeds is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer to oversee production methods, routing, and workflow. In this role, you'll significantly influence how high-quality machinery is produced, collaborating with design and procurement for efficient manufacturing processes. Key responsibilities include improving production routings, managing MRP data, and supporting teams on the shopfloor. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering background and hands-on experience in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of machining, fabrication, tooling, work holding.
• Experience in similar engineering roles like Production Engineer or Process Engineer.
• Proven experience with routing data management in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create and improve manufacturing and production routings.
• Plan machining and assembly routes for timely delivery.
• Review engineering drawings for efficient manufacturing methods.
• Set up and audit routing data for accuracy.
• Identify tooling and process requirements.
• Support purchasing for materials and tooling.

Skills

Understanding of workshop and manufacturing processes

Reading and interpreting engineering drawings

Managing manufacturing routings

Hands-on engineering solutions

Education

Background in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Tools

ERP / MRP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer Job in Leeds

Location: Leeds

Full-Time | Permanent

£35,000 - £42,000 pa (DOE) + Benefits

Join a thriving, well-established engineering and manufacturing business where your ideas will directly influence how high-quality machinery is planned, routed, and built.

We are seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of manufacturing methods, production routings, and workflow planning within a busy machinery manufacturing environment.

You will act as the key link between design, manufacturing, and procurement, ensuring accurate build information, efficient manufacturing routings, and well-structured routes of manufacture within the ERP / MRP system.

What You’ll Be Doing:

• Creating, updating, and continuously improving manufacturing routings, production routings, and routes of manufacture
• Planning machining, fabrication, and assembly routes to ensure components are delivered on time and to specification
• Reviewing engineering drawings and technical documentation to define the most efficient manufacturing methods
• Setting up, maintaining, and auditing routing data within the ERP / MRP system, ensuring accuracy and traceability
• Identifying tooling, work holding, fixtures, and process requirements for a variety of engineered components
• Supporting purchasing activities by sourcing parts, materials, tooling, and consumables for production
• Providing hands‑on engineering support to the shopfloor, resolving technical, quality, and process issues
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to improve manufacturing efficiency, reduce waste, and optimise workflows
• Collaborating closely with design, machining, fabrication, and assembly teams to refine build methods for complex machinery

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong understanding of workshop and manufacturing processes, including machining, fabrication, tooling, work holding, speeds, and feeds
• Confident reading and interpreting engineering drawings
• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Methods Engineer, Methods Planning Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar role
• Proven experience managing manufacturing routings, production routings, and planning data within an ERP / MRP system
• A practical, solutions‑focused engineer comfortable working hands‑on with production teams
• Background in mechanical or manufacturing engineering

Why Join?

You’ll join a stable and respected engineering business producing specialist machinery, where you can genuinely influence how products are planned, routed, and manufactured.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a pivotal role in shaping manufacturing methods, improving production efficiency, and ensuring accurate routes of manufacture across the full production lifecycle.

Apply today for a Manufacturing Engineer role in Leeds.

Plan manufacturing routes, develop production routings, manage MRP data, and support the delivery of high-quality machinery