Manufacturing Engineer Specialist. Nechells LilyLifestyle

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER

• £42,000 - £43,000
• Birmingham

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team, providing cover when other Engineers are overseas.

It’s not just about keeping production running – it’s about engineering how it runs.

You’ll take ownership of manufacturing from a technical perspective, ensuring every process is robust, repeatable, and optimised.

You will be joining a team of Manufacturing Engineers working alongside each other.

We use a variety of manufacturing processes, such as CNC and assembly.

Commute from: Birmingham, Bearwood, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Solihull, Aston, Moseley, Walsall, Harborne, Oldbury, Tyseley, Aldridge and Willenhall

• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) from concept to launch
• Develop process flows, route cards (Uniplan), and SOPs
• Lead tooling selection, trials, and implementation
• Drive lean improvements (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, etc.)
• Partner with quality on supplier & customer issues
• Train operators on new processes, tooling, and fixtures
• Deliver DFM/DFA improvements with design teams
• Run cost‑down and process optimisation projects
• Support Six Sigma initiatives and root cause analysis
• Produce labour and tooling estimates for new work

• Strong background in manufacturing / production engineering
• Hands‑on experience with lean and continuous improvement tools
• Ability to solve problems and implement practical solutions
• Confidence working cross‑functionally with engineering teams

A proactive mindset with real ownership of your work.

Please note:

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.