Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Leicester (LE87) – Leicestershire, East Midlands, United Kingdom

Salary:

£45000 to £58000 per annum

Type:

Permanent

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Advertiser:

Executive Network Ltd

Job ID:

132854977

Posted On:

07 April 2026

A leading supplier into the Aerospace industry based in the Leicester area are looking for two Manufacturing Engineers to join their team
The ideal candidate will be a hard-working and adaptable Engineer with a strong technical background within a similar manufacturing environment, preferably in the Aerospace or Automotive industry. Operating in a regulated environment, you will report to the Manufacturing Supervisor and be part of a team of seven
 
Role: Manufacturing Engineer x2
Location: Leicester
Salary: Up to £58,000
Shift: Days
Hours: 38 hours
 
The key responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer role will be:

– Understand process constraints and operating parameters within the assigned value stream, contributing to initiatives that improve workflow and efficiency.
– Produce and maintain controlled manufacturing documentation, including set-up packs, stage drawings, work instructions, and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
– Take responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering deliverables within new product introduction processes, including cost estimation, route creation, drawing preparation, and customer approvals.
– Ensure all required tooling and fixturing are designed, sourced, and available to support safe, efficient, and robust production processes.
– Use appropriate engineering software to create and validate CNC programs that meet quality and cycle time requirements.
– Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean activities and shopfloor engagement, to enhance performance across safety, quality, cost, and delivery.
– Apply structured problem-solving techniques to identify root causes and implement effective solutions, particularly in relation to process capability and quality issues.
– Contribute to the development of a strong problem-solving culture through peer reviews, training, and knowledge sharing.
– Lead or support the implementation of improvement projects, including collaboration with suppliers and customers, adoption of new technologies, and completion of risk assessments such as PFMEA.
– Participate in internal and external audits, addressing any identified gaps through corrective actions.

The key requirements of the Manufacturing Engineer will be:

– Experience working in a manufacturing environment such as aerospace, automotive, or similar industries
– Higher National Diploma (HND) or equivalent qualification in Engineering or a related discipline
– Strong knowledge of CNC machining processes
– Effective communication and interpersonal skills
– Proven experience in developing manufacturing methods for complex components and assemblies
– CAD/CAM experience (e.g. SolidWorks or similar) is desirable
– Ability to interpret detailed engineering drawings
– Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and Project
– Ability to work independently and use initiative
– Demonstrates professional behaviours aligned with core values such as respect, integrity, safety, and excellence

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