Manufacturing Engineer – Precision, Low Volume Manufacturing Leicestershire Permanent role - £35,000 - £45,000 About the Role The business is a leading UK-based precision engineering and manufacturing business producing low volume, high value components for demanding applications. They are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to help take their production capabilities to the next level - improving accuracy, efficiency, and quality across their advanced machining and assembly operations. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing best practices, leading process improvement projects, and driving “best in class” principles through collaboration with R&D, NPI, engineering and procurement teams. What You’ll Do Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing techniques. Lead projects to enhance cost, quality, and delivery performance across the machine shop and NPI processes. Partner with R&D on new product introduction, ensuring designs are optimised for manufacture. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation. Evaluate new technologies, justify capital investment, and implement modern tooling and methods. Support “make or buy” decisions to ensure strategic sourcing and efficiency. About You Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (BSc/MSc or equivalent). Proven experience in a precision engineering or electro-mechanical environment. Strong understanding of lean principles, problem-solving tools, and process improvement. Confident communicator and collaborator with R&D, design, and production teams. Skilled in project planning, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through. Experience with CNC machining, SolidWorks CAD/CAM, or metrology is desirable. Why Join? You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering environment where innovation, precision, and improvement are at the core of everything they do. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a company where your ideas and technical leadership directly shape the future of manufacturing excellence.