Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Excellence Engineer

• Location: Birchwood, Warrington
• Job Type: Full-time

We are seeking a Manufacturing Excellence Engineer to help design, optimise, and scale a manufacturing operation that supports the production of thousands of patient-specific medical devices annually. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in environments requiring aerospace-level precision, medical-device quality standards, and military-grade operational discipline.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Manufacturing Excellence: Build highly repeatable manufacturing processes, create SOPs that can be replicated internationally, establish KPIs and production metrics, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Advanced Manufacturing: Optimise 5-axis CNC production environments, improve CAM strategies and machining efficiency, reduce cycle times while maintaining quality, and maximise machine utilisation and process stability.
• Quality Assurance: Implement stringent QA/QC systems, develop inspection and verification protocols, conduct root-cause analysis and corrective actions, and drive a zero-defect manufacturing mindset.
• Leadership & Scale: Help build a world-class production culture, support future international manufacturing facilities, and contribute to operational strategy and manufacturing growth.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Background in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Production Engineering.
• Strong CNC manufacturing experience, particularly with 5-axis machining.
• Advanced knowledge of CAM.
• Extensive experience in quality assurance and inspection.
• Understanding of process capability and repeatability.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ideal backgrounds include Aerospace, Formula One, Defence Manufacturing, Semiconductor Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Precision Engineering, and Advanced CNC Manufacturing.

Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a globally scalable, high-impact environment.
• Chance to be part of a culture that values precision, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.

To apply for the Manufacturing Excellence Engineer position, please submit your CV and cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.