Manufacturing Engineer

ATA Recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in Worcestershire seeks a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join a globally respected manufacturer. In this role, you'll enhance manufacturing processes, collaborate across teams to improve product quality, and work hands-on with CNC machinery. A competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000 is offered, alongside excellent benefits including a generous holiday package and a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

25 days holidays + bank holidays

Company pension contribution

Early finish every Friday at 12:15pm

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, tooling, and materials.
• Experience with CNC programming and operation.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and GD&T.
• Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to engineering challenges.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes and layouts.
• Design and implement testing methods to ensure product and process quality.
• Analyse production data to drive improvements in throughput and cost.
• Support maintenance and repair coordination for manufacturing equipment.
• Provide technical support across departments and contribute to team training.
• Maintain compliance with government regulations and internal standards.

Skills

CNC programming and operation

Process improvement

Problem-solving

Understanding of manufacturing methods

Tools

CNC machinery (Fanuc and Siemens)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

• Salary:£35,000 – £45,000
• Holidays:25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Pension:Company contribution
• Work-Life Balance:Early finish every Friday at 12:15pm

Location: Worcestershire

Reference: BP 204

Manufacturing Engineer – Precision Engineering & Innovation

ATA Recruitment are representing a leading UK-based engineering manufacturer is looking for a skilledManufacturing Engineerto join its team in Worcestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a technically advanced environment where your ideas and expertise will directly impact product quality, efficiency, and innovation.

About the Business

This long-established and globally respected manufacturer has been delivering high-performance cooling solutions since 1979. Specialising in heat exchangers, the company supports a wide range of industries including power generation, defence, marine, and industrial machinery. With a UK-based manufacturing facility and ISO 9001:2015 certification, the business is known for its engineering excellence, product reliability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

The company’s product range includes Shell and Tube, Air Cooled, and Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers—critical components in systems that generate waste heat, such as engines, generators, and hydraulic power packs. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, the business continues to grow and invest in its people and processes.

The Role: Manufacturing Engineer

As aManufacturing Engineer, you’ll play a key role in evaluating and developing manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring product quality. You’ll work closely with design, production, and quality teams to optimise workflows, implement testing methods, and support new product development.

This is a hands-on, varied role that offers the chance to work with CNC machinery (Fanuc and Siemens), develop SOPs and process flow charts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes and layouts.
• Design and implement testing methods to ensure product and process quality.
• Analyse production data to drive improvements in throughput and cost.
• Support maintenance and repair coordination for manufacturing equipment.
• Provide technical support across departments and contribute to team training.
• Maintain compliance with government regulations and internal standards.

What You’ll Need

• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, tooling, and materials.
• Experience with CNC programming and operation.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and GD&T.
• Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to engineering challenges.

The Package

• Salary:circa £35,000
• Hours:39 hours/week
  (Mon–Thurs: 7:15am–4:15pm, Fri: 7:15am–12:15pm)
• Holidays:25 days + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
• Birthday:Day off after qualifying period
• Pension:Company contribution after 3 months

ATA Recruitment are working exclusively with this client we will be conducting a short list starting today, we will conduct the 1stinterview over the phone and the successful candidates will then be forwarded to our client with our recommendation.

If you wish to be considered for this opportunity then please respond with your intention as we are looking to fill this role in the not-so-distant future, you will then be contacting by one of our Recruitment Consultant who will be able to provide more details.

Contact:

Bav Patel

Recruitment Consultant

07704543752

[e-mail]

ATA Recruitment specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website

ATA is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation