Manufacturing Engineer

Negotiable Leicestershire, England

Permanent

Manufacturing Engineer Up to 45,000 Loughborough (Onsite)
Our client, a leader across the automotive and aerospace sectors, is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Loughborough on a permanent, onsite basis. You'll lead the development of manufacturing, assembly and test processes across a diverse product range. The role

You'll work cross-functionally with R&D, Quality, Product Development and Supply Chain to embed Design for Excellence (DfX) into product designs and ensure new and existing products can be built and tested efficiently, at scale, and to the required quality and certification standards.

Key responsibilities

Embed DfX / DFM / DFA / DFT principles into product design and process definition

Drive NPI activity and improve Manufacturing Readiness Levels to meet cost/quality/delivery targets

Develop and implement manufacturing, assembly and standardised test processes through gated engineering reviews

Identify improved materials, methods and process routes while maintaining quality and compliance

Develop in-house and supplier capability with the Quality team Support supplier selection and management for prototype and series production, including process sign-off Transfer/validate manufacturing and test capability to external partners when required

Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and KPIs; support shop-floor/plant layout efficiency

Support cost models and manufacturing cost analysis (cost-down / volume scenarios)
Mentor and support junior engineers / new starters

What we're looking for Proven experience in manufacturing engineering for complex technical products (prototype through to production)
Strong knowledge of manufacturing, assembly and test process development

Confidence working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders (technical and non-technical)
Strong communication skills and a practical, solution-focused approach

Comfortable using MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook)
Package Salary:
Up to 45,000

Permanent Onsite, Loughborough Development and progression opportunities within a supportive engineering environment

Comprehensive benefits package