Precision Manufacturing Engineer – NPI & Lean Excellence

Delve Search - Global Search Consultants; Leicester; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish every Friday

On-site workspace

Job summary

Delve Search - Global Search Consultants in Leicestershire is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimise precision machining processes and support new product introduction in a modern machine shop.

You will work with Production, Quality and Design Engineering to drive Lean initiatives, resolve machining issues and maintain documentation, with an on-site role offering an early finish on Fridays and a clear focus on continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a precision machining or machine shop.
• Strong understanding of CNC machining, tooling, fixturing and machining processes.
• Able to interpret engineering drawings, GD&T and tight tolerance components.
• Experience supporting Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement activities.
• Degree, HND or equivalent engineering qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise CNC and manual machining processes, tooling and workholding.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through Design for Manufacture (DFM) and process development.
• Drive Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives to improve quality, cost and delivery.
• Provide hands-on technical support to resolve machining, quality and production issues.
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, routings and ERP data while supporting cross-functional projects.

Job description

Delve Search - Global Search Consultants in Leicestershire is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimise precision machining processes and support new product introduction in a modern machine shop.

You will work with Production, Quality and Design Engineering to drive Lean initiatives, resolve machining issues and maintain documentation, with an on-site role offering an early finish on Fridays and a clear focus on continuous improvement.