Manufacturing Engineer

Euro-projects Recruitment Ltd; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Leicester seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to define and improve processes for precision-engineered components. The role offers a salary between £35,000 and £40,000, plus benefits including company pension and holidays. Candidates should have a degree in Mechanical Engineering or similar, with experience in process improvement and production support. This role is ideal for individuals 3-5 years into their engineering careers. Apply via CV.

Benefits

Company pension

25 days holiday

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified or HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Production or similar.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, jigs & fixtures.
• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement activities.

Responsibilities

• Define, develop and improve manufacturing processes.
• Support production through robust process definition.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Provide input to NPI and DFM activities.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and health & safety legislation.

Skills

Improving processes

Supporting production

Continuous improvement

Interpreting engineering drawings

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC / HND in Manufacturing or Production

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer, £35,000 – £40,000, 4-day week, Leicester

• £35,000 to £40,000 salary guide (depending on experience) + company pension + 25 days holiday
• Permanent, days. 35-hour week, Monday - Thursday 8.00am - 17.15pm
• Well-established manufacturing business focused on relatively low volume, high-quality, precision-engineered components for aerospace, automotive and industrial applications.

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer or Production Engineer with experience improving processes, supporting production and driving continuous improvement within a machining or assembly environment?

Your background as a Manufacturing Engineer

• Degree-qualified or HNC / HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Production or similar.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, jigs & fixtures and production equipment.
• Ideally, experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement activities.
• Confident interpreting engineering drawings and working cross-functionally with design, production and quality teams.
• We are happy for people to pivot into this role who are 3-5 years into their engineering career.

Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities

• Define, develop and improve manufacturing processes to meet quality, cost, delivery and safety targets.
• Support production through robust process definition, tooling solutions and technical documentation.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives across machining and assembly areas.
• Provide manufacturing input to NPI, DFM activities, capacity planning and productivity improvements.
• Ensure all processes comply with company procedures, quality standards and health & safety legislation.

This Manufacturing Engineer job is commutable from Leicester, Loughborough, Hinckley, Coalville, Melton Mowbray and surrounding areas.

To apply, please send your CV to Sam Hilton at Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd.
Please note that if you are not contacted within the next ten days, your application has not been successful.

This job is posted by Euro Projects Recruitment Ltd – specialists in engineering and manufacturing recruitment.