Manufacturing Engineer

Ricardo; Royal Leamington Spa; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves defining manufacturing processes, estimating machining times, and implementing cost-effective solutions. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in machine shop operations, particularly in milling and turning, and will be driven by continuous improvement. You will work collaboratively with engineering and production teams to enhance quality and efficiency while supporting the shop floor in resolving issues. If you are a proactive problem solver with a hands-on approach, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Proven background in machine shop with knowledge of milling and turning.
• Hands-on problem-solving and cost reduction experience.

Responsibilities

• Estimate manufacturing processes and machining times to meet design specifications.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes to efficiently machine components.

Skills

Problem Solving

Cost Reduction

Team Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Tools

Machining Tools

CAD/CAM Software

Quality Frameworks

Job description

Overview

Role: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Leamington Spa – MTC, on-site

Job ID: 2025-2737

Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 plus benefits

Ricardo’s Performance Products division are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the team that define the manufacturing process, estimate machining times of components, support the realisation of the quoted times, and look for further opportunities to reduce cost.

Responsibilities

• Estimate manufacturing process and machining times to achieve the design specification, ensuring the most cost-effective approach.
• Develop and implement, through a hands-on approach, manufacturing processes to efficiently machine components, continually looking to reduce the costs.
• Specification/design of tooling, fixturing and equipment to support manufacturing processes, including its procurement, commissioning, and implementation.
• Provide cutting data to ensure optimum performance and realisation of estimated times.
• Support all team members to ensure the realisation of the quoted manufacturing times.
• Work with the production and engineering teams to reduce the ‘Cost of Poor Quality.’
• Liaison with the design authority to ensure correct understanding of intent and process requirements.
• Support shop floor with issue resolution.
• Create routings for new/up issued parts.

Essential

• Have a proven background working in a machine shop with extensive knowledge of tools, equipment and processes for milling and turning.
• Hands-on approach to problem solving and cost reduction.
• Working in a formal Quality framework.
• Continuous Improvement drive.
• Good PC skills and Business System experience.

Preferred

• Experience of working in a production environment for a precision, low volume customer base
• Automotive or similar industry experience.
• Gear form manufacturing knowledge/experience.
• Heat Treatment knowledge/experience.
• 5 axis CAD/CAM programming experience.

Qualities

• Team player with “can do” attitude.
• Able to work and communicate effectively across different technical disciplines.
• Self-determination and confidence to challenge the norm and deliver on objectives.
• Logical Problem-Solving mindset.

Next steps

Once you have submitted your application a member of our Recruitment Team will be in touch. Please be aware that the timing can vary dependent on the volume of applications that we receive for each role and in some cases, we may start to review applications prior to the closing date.

Ricardo is a Disability confident employer please advise the recruitment team via [e-mail] if you require any adjustments to support you throughout the recruitment process.