Manufacturing Engineer

Delve Search - Global Search Consultants; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish every Friday

On-site workspace

Job summary

Delve Search - Global Search Consultants in Leicestershire is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimise precision machining processes and support new product introduction in a modern machine shop.

You will work with Production, Quality and Design Engineering to drive Lean initiatives, resolve machining issues and maintain documentation, with an on-site role offering an early finish on Fridays and a clear focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a precision machining or machine shop.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing and machining processes.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and tight tolerance components.
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Degree, HND or equivalent engineering qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise CNC and manual machining processes, tooling and workholding.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through Design for Manufacture (DFM) and process development.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, cost and delivery.
• Provide hands-on technical support to resolve machining, quality and production issues.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, routings and ERP data while supporting cross-functional projects.

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Precision Machining

Leicestershire (On-site)

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer looking to make a real impact within a high-precision machining environment? Do you enjoy improving manufacturing processes, supporting NPI and driving continuous improvement?

The business manufactures complex, high-precision components for a diverse range of demanding industries and continues to invest heavily in its machining capabilities, technology and people. This is an opportunity to play a key role in optimising manufacturing processes, supporting new product introduction and driving operational excellence.

The Role

You'll work closely with Production, Quality and Design Engineering to develop and improve machining processes across a modern machine shop, supporting both existing products and new programmes.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise CNC and manual machining processes, tooling and workholding.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through Design for Manufacture (DFM) and process development.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, cost and delivery.
• Provide hands-on technical support to resolve machining, quality and production issues.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, routings and ERP data while supporting cross-functional projects.

About You

• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a precision machining or machine shop environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing and machining processes.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and tight tolerance components.
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Degree, HND or equivalent engineering qualification preferred.

What's on Offer?

• Early finish every Friday
• Modern precision manufacturing environment
• Opportunity to influence manufacturing improvements across the business