Manufacturing Engineer

EMBS Engineering; Leicester; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering specialist in Leicester is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance operational performance in a high-precision manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for managing engineering issues, developing manufacturing documentation, and implementing solutions for production. Candidates must have experience in aerospace or automotive environments and hold an HND or higher qualification in Electronic Engineering. This position offers competitive pay, a bonus scheme, and various key benefits.

Benefits

Excellent pay

Bonus scheme

25 days + 8 statutory holidays

Healthcare package

Contributory pension scheme

Free parking

Career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in an Aerospace or Automotive production environment.
• Ability to design and validate CNC programs meeting quality standards.
• Experience in developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation.

Responsibilities

• Participate in daily operations meetings and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and processes.
• Manage projects and implement solutions for production improvement.

Skills

CNC machining techniques

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal and communication skills

Microsoft Office applications

CAD/CAM experience

Education

HND or higher in Electronic Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks/CAM

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Leicester

Permanent

Salary: £50,000 - £55,000

EMBS Engineering are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve operational performance within a high‑precision manufacturing environment. This role plays a key part in daily operations, new product and process introduction, and continuous improvement, ensuring safe, robust, and efficient manufacturing processes that meet quality, cost, and delivery requirements.

Due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, and DBS checks will be required. Please note we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

Key Benefits on offer:

• Excellent pay
• Shifts: Days Monday - Thursday 8am - 4.30pm, Friday 8am - 2pm
• Company bonus scheme
• 25 days + 8 statutory holidays
• Healthcare package
• Contributory pension scheme
• Free parking
• Career development
• …And much more

Key Responsibilities:

• Participate in daily operations meetings as required, taking ownership of manufacturing engineering issues through to resolution.
• Understand value stream process constraints and operating rules, actively contributing to problem‑solving activities to improve flow and performance.
• Create, control, and maintain manufacturing documentation to the correct version, including set‑up packs, stage drawings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Take accountability for defined milestones within the NPDI gated process, completing all Manufacturing Engineering activities such as cost estimation, stage drawings, manufacturing routes, and customer approvals.
• Ensure all required tooling and fixturing is designed, manufactured, and available to support safe, efficient, and repeatable production.
• Use appropriate engineering software to create and validate CNC programmes that achieve required cycle times and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain a continuous improvement pipeline by supporting LEAN and GEMBA activities and generating ideas to improve EHS, Quality, Cost, and Delivery.
• Apply structured problem‑solving methodologies to identify root cause and improve process and quality capability.
• Participate in problem‑solving peer reviews, training, and awareness activities to support a strong problem‑solving culture.
• Implement and project manage solutions, including working with suppliers and customers, proving new technologies, completing PFMEA activities, and validating new processes.
• Support internal and external audits, addressing findings and implementing corrective actions where gaps are identified.

Successful applicants MUST be able to demonstrate:

• Experience working within an Aerospace or Automotive production environment.
• HND or higher qualification in Electronic Engineering or a related discipline.
• Excellent knowledge of CNC machining techniques.
• Demonstrable experience defining methods of manufacture for complex products and assemblies.
• CAD/CAM experience in a relevant software package, with SolidWorks/CAM preferred.
• Ability to understand and interpret complex engineering drawings.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Competent user of Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Project.

About us:

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries.

We'll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career‑defining role.