Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Binley Woods

Manufacturing Engineer
Coventry, UK (Onsite)
Salary + Benefits
 
£35,000 - £42,500 per annum (Fixed-Term Contract) or
£200 - £250 per day (Ltd Company Contractor - Outside IR35)  Shift Pattern / Working Hours
 
Monday - Thursday: 08:00 - 16:35
Friday: 08:00 - 15:10  Must hold active UK Security Clearance
 
An established engineering organisation operating within the defence manufacturing sector is seeking immediately available Manufacturing Engineers to support a six-month programme.
 
The role focuses on the introduction, industrialisation, and continuous improvement of vehicle-related protection systems used primarily on military platforms.
Working within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment, you will ensure products are manufacturable, repeatable, cost-effective, and compliant with defence standards.
 
This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to programmes delivering critical protection solutions, while developing your expertise within an advanced manufacturing setting.
 
Both fixed-term and day-rate engagement options are available.

Key Responsibilities
Manufacturing Readiness & Product Introduction
 
Act as the manufacturing engineering interface for vehicle protection products
Lead manufacturing readiness and industrialisation activities
Introduce new products into production using design for manufacture principles
Support prototyping, initial production runs, tooling, and equipment implementation  Process Development & Continuous Improvement
 
Develop, optimise, and standardise manufacturing processes
Drive improvements in cost, flow, quality, and repeatability
Support production of composite, press-moulded, and machined components
Apply Lean manufacturing principles to improve operational performance  Technical Problem Solving & Collaboration
 
Resolve technical and process-related issues within production
Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D)
Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Programme teams
Develop and maintain clear manufacturing documentation  

The Person
 
Proven experience operating as a Manufacturing Engineer within production environments
Strong understanding and practical application of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
Experience supporting industrialisation of engineered products within vehicle, defence, aerospace, or comparable sectors
Confident using structured problem-solving tools and methodologies
Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, engineering-led environment
Clear communication skills and a collaborative working approach
Must hold active UK Security Clearance  This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically advanced manufacturing organisation delivering critical protection systems within a highly regulated sector. If you are a proactive Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on improving processes and driving production excellence, we would welcome your application.
 
If this role sounds like the perfect fit for your skills and experience, please get in touch with Envisage Recruitment today. Submit your CV and a cover letter to (url removed) or call me on (phone number removed) for more information