Manufacturing Engineer Nasmyth Henton

Manufacturing Engineer - Hinckley (Nasmyth Henton) Added 12/5/2026

Pay: £45,000.00 - £48,000.00 per year
Hours of work: 37 per week

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will:

• 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

• 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.

• 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 Nasmyth sites as required to support group-wide engineering and CI initiatives.
• Full UK driving licence

• 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.

Full-time, Permanent

• Company pension
• On-site parking
• Referral programme