Manufacturing Project Engineer – 5 Axis & Tooling

Owen Daniels; Alcester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for day shift operations in Alcester. The role focuses on supporting EHS, quality and delivery objectives within the ME function, while developing floor-walk routines and driving problem-solving across multiple departments.

Responsibilities include creating manufacturing documentation, ensuring tooling readiness, and leading PFMEA activities and audits. Solidworks proficiency is preferred for design and fabrication tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience in Automotive / Aerospace & Defence / Power Gen, Medical, Nuclear, Food and Drink.
• Proficiency with 5-axis machining and related tooling.
• Knowledge of design software and fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Support the Manufacturing Manager with EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives.
• Walk the floor with the Manufacturing Manager/Team Leader; develop stand-alone walk-the-floor routines.
• Lead Daily Operations meetings and Standard Diary meetings; own problems for the ME function.
• Contribute to the EHS Model through Job Safety Observations and technical solutions.
• Understand process constraints and participate in problem-solving to improve flow.
• Create and control manufacturing documentation (set-up packs, drawings, SOPs).
• Ensure tooling to support safe, robust and efficient manufacturing is available.
• Lead or project-manage problem solutions with external suppliers or customers; PFMEA activities.
• Participate in internal and external audits and implement identified improvements.

Skills

5 Axis Machining

Press Tool Design

Engineering Competence

Sheet Metal Fabrications

Tools

Solidworks

Job description

Owen Daniels is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for day shift operations in Alcester. The role focuses on supporting EHS, quality and delivery objectives within the ME function, while developing floor-walk routines and driving problem-solving across multiple departments.

Responsibilities include creating manufacturing documentation, ensuring tooling readiness, and leading PFMEA activities and audits. Solidworks proficiency is preferred for design and fabrication tasks.