Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Willenhall

Up to £60,000

Days

Permanent

Pension + Healthcare + Bonuses + Benefits package

Through continued growth, a well-established manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their Engineering team, driving best-practice methods of manufacture using Lean principles. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned engineer with strong CNC programming and precision machining experience to take a lead role in NPI, process improvement, and technical customer engagement across Aerospace and Automotive sectors.

The Role:

* Direct best methods of manufacture and provide technical engineering support to production and quality teams

* Lead internal and front-end engineering initiatives to drive business growth

* Support the New Business team with technical presentations and engineering solutions for prospective customers

* Lead technical discussions with customers and provide resolutions/recovery plans for engineering issues

* Produce in-depth timing plans to support NPI projects

* Plan and design manufacturing processes to the shopfloor, including programming CNC milling and turning machines

* Design and introduce process documentation in line with the company BMS

* Quote job requests for lead-time and cost

* Manage the introduction of new manufacturing capability into the workshop

* Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction programmes

* Support Quality with metrology methods and non-conformance investigations

* Produce 3D models, drawings, and fixture/work-holding designs

What We're Looking For:

* Minimum 10 years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or Supervisor

* Strong background in a subcontract machine shop and precision engineering environment

* High-level CNC programming competency in Fanuc/Heidenhain languages, covering both turning and milling (ideally up to 5-axis/3+2)

* Experience in 3D modelling, ideally Solidworks and Visi/VISI CAM

* Strong knowledge of GD&T and drawing standards

* Solid understanding of materials, metrology, surface treatments, and hardness methods

* Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, and Lean manufacturing principles

* HNC in Mechanical Engineering

* Experience within Aerospace & Automotive sectors, including APQP/PFMEA

* Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 standards desirable

What's On Offer:

* Salary up to £60,000

* Permanent, senior-level position with a well-established precision engineering employer

* A key role shaping manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement across the business

Interested in finding out more? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed