Manufacturing Engineer
- Leicester
- £42,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure repeatable and reliable processes.
- Monitor production processes to ensure conformity to technical drawings through spot checks and performance audits.
- Train and support forging operators to ensure understanding and compliance with new methods and procedures.
- Identify opportunities for process optimisation, simplification, and automation, including robot integration.
- Lead and support change initiatives by challenging the status quo and proposing practical engineering solutions.
- Maintain and reorganise store locations and departmental layout for maximum efficiency.
- Provide hands-on technical support in forging operations involving hydraulic and flywheel presses, slitting machines, induction heating, and coatings.
- Minimum 3 years of experience.
- Understanding of mechanical presses or similar application.
- Nickel alloy materials
- Induction heating and slitting processes
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manage tolerance stacking across operations.
- Evidence of strong mechanical problem-solving capability.
- Practical knowledge of tool design; familiarity with SolidCAM is a plus.
- ERP system experience (advantageous).
- Familiarity with SolidWorks (training can be provided).
- Experience with metrology equipment and methods is beneficial.
- Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within teams.
- Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
- Self-starter with a passion for engineering and continuous improvement.
- Willingness to take ownership and drive projects from concept to implementation.
- £45,000 per annum.
- Generous holiday allowance of 187.5 hours plus bank holidays.
- Excellent pension package and up to 6x life assurance basic pay.
- Bronze cash healthcare cover and access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme.
- On-site occupational health support and excellent working conditions.