Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer

Salary: £45,000 - £48,000 per annum

AMLR is partnering with a reputable engineering company to recruit a skilled, reliable, and time-served Manufacturing Engineer to join their team.

Based at a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in South West Leicestershire, the company offers cutting-edge technology and bespoke engineering solutions, backed by over 60 years of industry expertise.

Important: Due to the nature of the market our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents and will be subject to a DBS check.

Key Responsibilities for the Manufacturing Engineer:

Lead and support multiple engineering projects including:

Fixture design and development

Tooling improvement and optimisation projects

Machine installation and commissioning

Process improvement and productivity enhancement initiatives

Duties for Manufacturing Engineer:

Design and optimise production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainable manufacturing.

Resolve technical and production problems, including selecting and validating precision tools for CNC machines.

Provide technical support for 3,4 and 5-axis milling operations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, CI, Quality, Engineering) to streamline workflow and improve product quality.

Able to produce engineering quotations.

Maintain and develop manufacturing processes to ensure safety, reliability, and operational effectiveness.

Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement projects, using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and root cause analysis.

Create and maintain engineering documentation (process plans, work instructions, tooling guides, etc.).

Ensure all activities comply with aerospace quality requirements and regulatory standards.

Support troubleshooting of production issues and implement corrective actions.

Requirements for the Manufacturing Engineer:

High attention to detail with strong analytic and problem-solving capability.

Confident, motivated, and able to work independently or collaboratively.

Strong organisational and project management skills.

Effective verbal and written communication skills.

Flexible and willing to travel to support other facilities.

Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence

Willingness to travel to other sites as required to support group-wide engineering and CI initiatives.

Full UK driving licence

Qualifications for Manufacturing Engineer:

Degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Production, or related field) or equivalent time-served engineering background.

Experience in aerospace, precision engineering, or complex machining environments.

Strong knowledge of 4- and 5-axis CNC milling operations and machining principles.

Demonstrable experience in process optimisation, tooling selection, fixture design, and NPI or engineering improvement projects.

Proficiency with CAD/CAM systems and interpreting engineering drawings.

Understanding of aerospace quality systems (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.) is advantageous.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

Company pension

On-site parking

Referral programme

Work Location: In person