Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Accept Recruitment; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Healthcare

Bonuses

Benefits

Job summary

Accept Recruitment in Willenhall is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead manufacturing process improvements in a precision engineering environment.

You will drive Lean principles, CNC programming, and NPI projects across Aerospace and Automotive sectors, shaping processes and supporting quality and delivery targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or Supervisor.
• Strong background in subcontract machine shop and precision engineering.
• High-level CNC programming in Fanuc/Heidenhain, turning and milling (up to 5-axis/3+2).
• Experience in 3D modelling (Solidworks) and Visi/VISI CAM.
• Strong GD&T knowledge and drawing standards.
• Understanding of materials, metrology, surface treatments, and hardness methods.
• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, and Lean manufacturing principles.
• Experience in Aerospace & Automotive sectors, APQP/PFMEA.
• ISO9001/AS9100 knowledge desirable.

Responsibilities

• Direct best methods of manufacture and technical support to production and quality teams.
• Lead internal and front-end engineering initiatives to drive growth.
• Support New Business with technical presentations and solutions.
• Lead technical discussions with customers and provide resolutions.
• Produce in-depth timing plans for NPI projects.
• Plan and design manufacturing processes, including CNC programming.
• Create process documentation aligned with the company BMS.
• Quote job requests for lead-time and cost.
• Manage introduction of new manufacturing capability.
• Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction programmes.
• Support Quality with metrology methods and investigations.
• Produce 3D models and fixture/work-holding designs.

Skills

CNC programming

Fanuc/Heidenhain

3D modelling

Solidworks

Visi/Visi CAM

GD&T

Lean manufacturing

APQP/PFMEA

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Solidworks

Visi CAM

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Willenhall

Up to £60,000

Days

Permanent

Pension + Healthcare + Bonuses + Benefits package

Through continued growth, a well-established manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their Engineering team, driving best-practice methods of manufacture using Lean principles. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned engineer with strong CNC programming and precision machining experience to take a lead role in NPI, process improvement, and technical customer engagement across Aerospace and Automotive sectors.

The Role:

• Direct best methods of manufacture and provide technical engineering support to production and quality teams
• Lead internal and front-end engineering initiatives to drive business growth
• Support the New Business team with technical presentations and engineering solutions for prospective customers
• Lead technical discussions with customers and provide resolutions/recovery plans for engineering issues
• Produce in-depth timing plans to support NPI projects
• Plan and design manufacturing processes to the shopfloor, including programming CNC milling and turning machines
• Design and introduce process documentation in line with the company BMS
• Quote job requests for lead-time and cost
• Manage the introduction of new manufacturing capability into the workshop
• Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction programmes
• Support Quality with metrology methods and non-conformance investigations
• Produce 3D models, drawings, and fixture/work-holding designs

What We're Looking For:

• Minimum 10 years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or Supervisor
• Strong background in a subcontract machine shop and precision engineering environment
• High-level CNC programming competency in Fanuc/Heidenhain languages, covering both turning and milling (ideally up to 5-axis/3+2)
• Experience in 3D modelling, ideally Solidworks and Visi/VISI CAM
• Strong knowledge of GD&T and drawing standards
• Solid understanding of materials, metrology, surface treatments, and hardness methods
• Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, and Lean manufacturing principles
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience within Aerospace & Automotive sectors, including APQP/PFMEA
• Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 standards desirable

What’s On Offer:

• Salary up to £60,000
• Permanent, senior-level position with a well-established precision engineering employer
• A key role shaping manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement across the business