Manufacturing Engineer

Job role: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Southam, Warwickshire
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 + Overtime @ enhanced rate
Hours: Monday - Thursday (4 day week!)
Job Type: Full time, permanent

The Client:
We are seeking a talented and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading client with a brand new dynamic team in the precision engineering sector. As a key contributor, you will play a vital role in ensuring the highest standards of quality across the aerospace, power generation, and motorsport industries. This is an exciting opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects and contribute to the success of leading-edge technologies.

The package:

1. Salary between £40,000-£50,000 dependent on experience
2. Complete training & development surrounding the Manufacturing process, work processes inclusive of internal and external training
3. Overtime available on Fridays and weekends at enhanced rate
4. 29 days holiday including bank holidays
5. Company Pension Scheme
6. Death in service
7. Life Insurance
8. Free on-site parking
9. Christmas shutdown

The Duties:

1. To programme & set an array of 3, 4, 5 axis Mazak Machinery for the Aerospace, Motorsport and Power generation
2. Work closely with the quality team to ensure all components are manufactured to spec and adjustments are made where needed.
3. Supervise and lead the production teams (machinists & assembly areas)
4. Lead to improvement process and implement Lean Manufacturing / Sigma Six
5. Support machining Cells with problem resolutions, technical issues & recommending improved manufacturing techniques.
6. Identify routes to reduce waste increase efficiency allowing for continuous improvement.

The Requirements:

1. Previous experience as a Production / Manufacturing Engineer (preferably in the automotive, precision or aerospace industry)
2. Previous experience of CNC machine tool programming on 3,4,5 axis machinists.
3. The ability to lead / supervise engineers
4. Knowledge of casting & cutting tools would be advantageous
5. Ability to read and interpret 2D Drawings/Models
6. Experience in implementing lean manufacturing process with an understanding of machining cast iron and steel components.
7. Experience of Mazak controls would be advantageous
8. HNC or equivalent

Thank you for taking the time, we hope to speak in the near future.