Manufacturing Engineer / Machine Shop

Owen Daniels; Leicester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer / Machine Shop in Leicester on a permanent basis. The role involves working with machine shop teams on CNC, manual machining and grinding, and collaborating with design engineers to develop new products using Design for Manufacture principles.

You will use SolidWorks CAD/CAM to design tooling and fixtures, support production, and identify new machinery and processes while leading Lean and continuous improvement initiatives to cut costs and boost

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate accurate work with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload under pressure and changing priorities.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to work within a team.
• Pride in delivering high-quality work and meeting commitments.
• Ability to implement efficient manufacturing processes that reduce waste.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with machine shop teams, applying strong knowledge of CNC, manual machining, grinding and other manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop new products and prototypes using Design for Manufacture principles.
• Use SolidWorks CAD/CAM to design tooling and fixtures while providing technical support to production teams.
• Identify and implement new machinery, equipment and processes.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects to improve quality, efficiency and processes while reducing costs.

Skills

CNC machining

Manual machining

Grinding

Design for Manufacture

Teamwork

Continuous improvement

Tools

SolidWorks CAD/CAM

CNC machines

Grinding equipment

Job description

Role: Manufacturing Engineer / Machine Shop

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Hours: Onsite – 37.5 hours per week

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum + Benefits

Location: Leicester

Owen Daniels are supporting a leading manufacturing company, and we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer / Machine Shop to join on a permanent basis, due to growth in the business.

Manufacturing Engineer / Machine Shop – Key responsibilities:

• Work closely with machine shop teams, applying strong knowledge of CNC, manual machining, grinding and other manufacturing processes.
• Collaborate with design engineers to develop new products and prototypes using Design for Manufacture principles.
• Use SolidWorks CAD/CAM to design tooling and fixtures while providing technical support to production teams.
• Identify and implement new machinery, equipment and processes.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement projects to improve quality, efficiency and processes while reducing costs.

Manufacturing Engineer / Machine Shop - Essential Skills & Experience:

• Possesses a high standard of accuracy and strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage workload effectively to changing situations under pressure.
• Excellent communications skills and ability to work effectively within a team.
• Takes pride in delivering high-quality work, meeting commitments and contributing positively as part of a team.
• Ability to implement efficient manufacturing processes that drive continuous improvement while minimising material waste.