Manufacturing Engineer

Leicester Permanent £42,000 - £45,000 per year View Job Description
The Manufacturing Engineer will play a critical role in optimising production processes within the industrial and manufacturing sector. This permanent position offers the opportunity to enhance efficiency, improve quality, and support engineering operations.
  • Drive and implement process improvement
  • Opportunities for growth and development within the business

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing industry. A global company, they are known for their commitment to delivering high-quality products and maintaining excellent working conditions.

Job Description

  • Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure repeatable and reliable processes.
  • Monitor production processes to ensure conformity to technical drawings through spot checks and performance audits.
  • Train and support forging operators to ensure understanding and compliance with new methods and procedures.
  • Identify opportunities for process optimisation, simplification, and automation, including robot integration.
  • Lead and support change initiatives by challenging the status quo and proposing practical engineering solutions.
  • Maintain and reorganise store locations and departmental layout for maximum efficiency.
  • Provide hands-on technical support in forging operations involving hydraulic and flywheel presses, slitting machines, induction heating, and coatings.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manufacturing Engineer should have:

  • Minimum 3 years of experience.
    • Understanding of mechanical presses or similar application.
    • Nickel alloy materials
    • Induction heating and slitting processes
  • Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manage tolerance stacking across operations.
  • Evidence of strong mechanical problem-solving capability.
  • Practical knowledge of tool design; familiarity with SolidCAM is a plus.
  • ERP system experience (advantageous).
  • Familiarity with SolidWorks (training can be provided).
  • Experience with metrology equipment and methods is beneficial.



Key Attributes:

  • Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within teams.
  • Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
  • Self-starter with a passion for engineering and continuous improvement.
  • Willingness to take ownership and drive projects from concept to implementation.

What's on Offer

  • £45,000 per annum.
  • Generous holiday allowance of 187.5 hours plus bank holidays.
  • Excellent pension package and up to 6x life assurance basic pay.
  • Bronze cash healthcare cover and access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme.
  • On-site occupational health support and excellent working conditions.



This is an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a respected company in the industrial and manufacturing sector. Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career!

Contact
Lewis Lawlor
Quote job ref
JN-082025-6817349
Phone number
+441212309422

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Production, Manufacturing
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
Leicester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Lewis Lawlor
Consultant phone
+441212309422
Job reference
JN-082025-6817349