Senior Manufacturing Engineer

DRVN Automotive Group; Coventry; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The DRVN Automotive Group is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Coventry. This role involves supporting production line setups, implementing lean manufacturing principles, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in manufacturing engineering, with 3-5 years of experience in the automotive sector and a HNC qualification.

Benefits

33 Days Holidays

Employee Referral Scheme

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in an automotive/manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in manufacturing engineering principles.
• Experience with Body in White, carbon fibre, and CAD is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support the setup and layout of production lines.
• Implement and improve documentation, tooling, and operator training.
• Mentor less experienced process engineers.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Manufacturing engineering principles

Documentation processes

Process flow management

Risk identification

Microsoft Office

Education

HNC qualification in Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

The DRVN Automotive Group is recruiting for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join an exceptional Manufacturing Engineering team based in Coventry.

You will hit the ground running, bringing senior-level experience in planning and delivering multiple vehicle lines, with a deep understanding of the end-to-end production process from initial concept through to final delivery.

The key role will be to support the setup and layout of production lines, provide lean manufacturing principles, maintain safe documented control systems, and facilitate automotive manufacturing assemblies with a Right First-Time, methodical approach. You will contribute to the overall efficiency of all manufacturing operations across multiple sites, coaching and leading other team members.

Overview of the Role

• Senior Manufacturing Engineer
• Holidays: 33 Days
• Employee Referral Scheme
• Location: Coventry

Company Overview

The DRVN Automotive Group is a sector-leading automotive group, specialising in the design, manufacture, and distribution of luxury automotive brands. We are recognised globally for our commitment to innovation, quality, and engineering, centered around a world-class customer experience.

The group has recently announced launches such as Evoluto and collaborations with Ford Motor Company’s iconic models, providing engineers with a platform to showcase their skills across various disciplines and work on modernization programs.

Responsibilities

• Follow and adhere to all company policies and procedures, including Health and Safety protocols.
• Work in a cross-functional environment with engineering, manufacturing, sourcing, product management, and suppliers to optimise manufacturability.
• Support AME in program activities for NPI to meet Manufacturing Engineering targets.
• Develop documentation processes and tooling through approved project and change management processes.
• Ensure all product information (BOP, PFMEA, Process Flow charts, Work Instructions, etc.) are current and accessible.
• Prepare capital expenditure estimates for new and existing products.
• Implement and improve documentation, tooling, equipment, and operator training to meet standards and final sign-off requirements.
• Procure tooling, equipment, and materials through internal systems.
• Specify equipment and recommend technical selections for purchased equipment.
• Introduce lean manufacturing principles to enhance operational effectiveness.
• Support AME by investigating and validating new process technologies and methods.
• Understand and communicate effectively with manufacturing/production to resolve concerns.
• Support less experienced process engineers and mentor team members.
• Implement 5S initiatives.
• Hold HNC qualification or equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Have 3-5 years of experience in an automotive/manufacturing environment.
• Possess a strong background in manufacturing engineering principles.
• Advocate for quality within the company and with external stakeholders.
• Understand industry standards like IATF16949, ISO9001, and lean principles.
• Experience in generating work instructions, process flows, and managing change.
• Able to identify risks and implement new processes safely.
• Experience with BOMs and change management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office.
• Must have full rights to work in the UK; sponsorship is not provided.
• Experience with Body in White, carbon fibre, and CAD is preferred.

Please note that we do not sponsor work visas. Applicants must have full rights to work in the UK and provide proof of status.

Our inclusive workplace values diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome all candidates and are committed to accommodating needs during the recruitment process.