Manufacturing Engineer

Envisage Group Limited; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Envisage Group Limited in Coventry, UK (onsite) is seeking immediately available Manufacturing Engineers for a six-month programme. The role focuses on introduction, industrialisation, and continuous improvement of vehicle-related protection systems used on military platforms.

You will ensure products are manufacturable, cost-effective and compliant with defence standards, within a highly regulated manufacturing environment. Fixed-term or day-rate engagement options are available.

Qualifications

• Proven experience operating as a Manufacturing Engineer within production environments.
• Strong understanding and practical application of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles.
• Experience supporting industrialisation of engineered products within vehicle, defence, aerospace, or comparable sectors.
• Must hold active UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing Readiness & Product Introduction: Act as the manufacturing engineering interface for vehicle protection products.
• Lead manufacturing readiness and industrialisation activities.
• Introduce new products into production using design for manufacture principles.
• Support prototyping, initial production runs, tooling, and equipment implementation.
• Process Development & Continuous Improvement: Develop, optimise, and standardise manufacturing processes.
• Drive improvements in cost, flow, quality, and repeatability.
• Support production of composite, press-moulded, and machined components.
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to improve operational performance.
• Technical Problem Solving & Collaboration: Resolve technical and process-related issues within production.
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D).
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Programme teams.
• Develop and maintain clear manufacturing documentation.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Job description

Coventry, UK (Onsite)

Salary + Benefits

• £35,000 - £42,500 per annum (Fixed-Term Contract) or
• £200 - £250 per day (Ltd Company Contractor - Outside IR35)

Shift Pattern / Working Hours

• Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:35
• Friday: 08:00 - 15:10

Must hold active UK Security Clearance

An established engineering organisation operating within the defence manufacturing sector is seeking immediately available Manufacturing Engineers to support a six-month programme.

The role focuses on the introduction, industrialisation, and continuous improvement of vehicle-related protection systems used primarily on military platforms.

Working within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment, you will ensure products are manufacturable, repeatable, cost-effective, and compliant with defence standards.

This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to programmes delivering critical protection solutions, while developing your expertise within an advanced manufacturing setting.

Both fixed-term and day-rate engagement options are available.

Key Responsibilities

Manufacturing Readiness & Product Introduction

• Act as the manufacturing engineering interface for vehicle protection products
• Lead manufacturing readiness and industrialisation activities
• Introduce new products into production using design for manufacture principles
• Support prototyping, initial production runs, tooling, and equipment implementation

Process Development & Continuous Improvement

• Develop, optimise, and standardise manufacturing processes
• Drive improvements in cost, flow, quality, and repeatability
• Support production of composite, press-moulded, and machined components
• Apply Lean manufacturing principles to improve operational performance

Technical Problem Solving & Collaboration

• Resolve technical and process-related issues within production
• Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D)
• Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Programme teams
• Develop and maintain clear manufacturing documentation

The Person

• Proven experience operating as a Manufacturing Engineer within production environments
• Strong understanding and practical application of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
• Experience supporting industrialisation of engineered products within vehicle, defence, aerospace, or comparable sectors
• Confident using structured problem-solving tools and methodologies
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, engineering-led environment
• Clear communication skills and a collaborative working approach
• Must hold active UK Security Clearance

This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically advanced manufacturing organisation delivering critical protection systems within a highly regulated sector. If you are a proactive Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on improving processes and driving production excellence, we would welcome your application.