Senior Manufacturing Engineer

E3 Recruitment; Rastrick; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Rastrick, UK, to provide technical support and guidance to manufacturing and assembly teams. The ideal candidate will have substantial experience in CNC programming, Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing, and engineering processes. They will interpret technical drawings, lead process reviews, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £45,000 to £50,000, along with comprehensive benefits including annual leave and pension contributions.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Company pension contributions up to 8%

Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week

Qualifications

• Experience as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in an Engineering environment.
• Strong background in Turning, Boring, Milling, and CNC processes.
• Working knowledge of assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Subject Matter Expert for manufacturing processes.
• Provide technical guidance to Manufacturing & Assembly teams.
• Lead PFMEA reviews including risk mitigation.
• Interpret and translate technical drawings.

Skills

CNC programming

Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing

2D & 3D CAD usage

Problem solving

Job description

Overview

Company pension contributions of up to 8% and an annual leave entitlement of 25 days plus Bank Holidays are just a few of the perks that the Senior Manufacturing Engineer will enjoy whilst working for a Global Engineering and Manufacturing leader, with over 20 worldwide locations employing 1000+ staff. This employer is recognised globally for quality and innovative deliverables.

Location

The successful Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be easily able to commute to HUDDERSFIELD from surrounding towns & cities, including Leeds, Dewsbury, Halifax, Wakefield and Brighouse.

Key Responsibilities

• Be the Subject Matter Expert for manufacturing processes liaising between Design Engineer team and Machine Tool Operators
• Provide technical guidance, problem solving skills and direction to the Manufacturing & Assembly teams to ensure quality standards and programme schedules are maintained
• Advise on the manufacturability of components and ability of machines to achieve right first time during the design reviews
• Lead PFMEA reviews including process mapping, risk mitigation and creation of approval procedures
• Interpret and translate technical drawings into manufacturing drawings
• Drive Continuous Improvement within each project
• Create, maintain and improve works orders with accurate routings

Qualifications & Experience

• Experience as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, within an Engineering environment where Turning, Boring, Milling and CNC processes are utilised
• A working knowledge of assembly processes
• A strong understanding of Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing
• Ability to use 2D & 3D CAD
• Experience CNC programming

Salary & Benefits

• £45,000 to £50,000 depending on experience
• Monday to Friday
• 37.5 hours per week
• 25 Days annual leave + Bank holidays
• Company pension contributions of up to 8%

Security & Eligibility

Please be aware that many roles working for our client will be subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors including your nationality, any previous nationalities you have held, and your place of birth may limit those roles you can perform for the organisation.

You must meet Right to Work in the UK criteria and achieve the required security and clearance requirements to undertake this role.

How to Apply

To apply for the Senior Manufacturing Engineer role, please click "Apply Now" and attach an updated copy of your CV. Alternatively, please contact Alex Feather at E3 Recruitment for more information.