Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Optima UK Inc Ltd; Coventry; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

25 days holiday

Ongoing training

Job summary

Optima UK Inc Ltd in Coventry is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the introduction of new products, optimise processes and drive continuous improvement across the site.

Reporting to the Technical Director, you will improve CNC milling and turning, develop process documentation, and collaborate with Quality, Tooling, and Supply Chain teams to ensure on-time delivery and the required quality standards.

Qualifications

• Experience as Manufacturing Engineer in precision engineering or CNC machining.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience creating process documentation and work instructions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes across CNC operations.
• Support NPI and production launches.
• Create and maintain SOPs and process documents.
• Conduct process capability studies and identify improvement opportunities.
• Analyse production data to drive efficiency and quality.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean methodologies.

Skills

CNC milling

CNC turning

Lean manufacturing

Process documentation

Problem solving

Stakeholder management

Reading engineering drawings

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD/CAM systems

CNC programming

Job description

Pay: £50,000.00-£70,000.00 per year

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Coventry, West Midlands

Salary: £50,000 - £70,000 per annum + Benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, Days

About the company

They are a leading provider of precision machining solutions to the automotive, heavy truck, rail, construction and trailer industries. With a strong reputation for quality, flexibility and customer service, the business is investing in the future through the relocation and expansion of its manufacturing operations into Coventry.

As part of this growth, we are looking to appoint an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the introduction of new products, optimise manufacturing processes and drive continuous improvement across the business.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes to ensure products are produced safely, efficiently, on time and to the required quality standards.

​This is a hands‑on role that will involve close collaboration with Quality, Jig & Tool design, Toolmakers, CNC Programming and Supply Chain teams to support both existing production and new customer projects.

The successful candidate will play a key role in improving productivity, reducing waste, increasing machine utilisation and supporting the successful transfer and development of manufacturing operations within the new Coventry facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, implement and improve manufacturing processes across CNC machining operations.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) and production launch activities.
• Create and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Conduct process capability studies and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Analyse production data to improve efficiency, quality and throughput.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Reduce cycle times, improve machine utilisation and minimise downtime.
• Work closely with CNC Programmers and Tooling Engineers to optimise machining processes.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective action activities relating to quality and production issues.
• Assist with capacity planning and manufacturing resource requirements.
• Participate in PFMEA, APQP and PPAP activities where required.
• Evaluate and implement new manufacturing technologies, tooling and equipment.
• Support health, safety and environmental compliance within manufacturing operations.

Candidate Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience within a Manufacturing Engineer position in a precision engineering or CNC machining environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC milling and turning processes.
• Experience improving manufacturing efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience producing process documentation and manufacturing instructions.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Desirable

• HNC/HND or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience within automotive, rail, heavy vehicle, off‑highway or precision engineering sectors.
• Knowledge of APQP, PPAP, PFMEA and control plans.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM systems and CNC programming.
• Understanding of IATF16949 and ISO9001 quality standards.
• Experience supporting facility transfers, business growth or manufacturing expansion projects.

What We Offer

• Salary of £50,000 - £70,000 depending on experience.
• Opportunity to join a growing engineering business during an exciting period of expansion.
• Involvement in the development of a new manufacturing facility.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• 25 days holiday plus statutory holidays.
• Ongoing training and professional development.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving problems, driving continuous improvement and making a tangible impact within a growing precision engineering business.

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