Manufacturing Engineer

Euro-Projects Recruitment Ltd; Thurmaston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Thurmaston. The role involves improving manufacturing processes, supporting production, and driving continuous improvement within a high-quality manufacturing environment. Candidates should be degree-qualified or hold an HNC/HND in a relevant field. The position offers a 4-day work week with a salary ranging from £35,000 to £40,000. Interested applicants should submit their CV to be considered for this exciting opportunity.

Benefits

Company pension

25 days holiday

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Define and improve manufacturing processes to meet quality and safety targets.
• Support production with process definition and tooling solutions.
• Drive lean manufacturing initiatives in machining and assembly areas.

Skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Interpreting engineering drawings

Continuous improvement initiatives

Education

Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related

Job description

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