Manufacturing Engineer
Are you a detail-driven engineer with a passion for innovation and process improvement?
Join a dynamic team at the forefront of defence technology, where your expertise will help deliver cutting-edge protection products-from armour plates to shields and helmets.
This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, working alongside engineering, quality, and project teams to bring new products to life and enhance existing manufacturing processes.
What You'll Be Doing
* Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and process development
* Collaborate across Operations, Programme, and Engineering teams to support new product introduction
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives including single-piece flow and cost reduction
* Apply Lean methodologies (5S, line balancing, flow, etc.)
* Evaluate CAD models and oversee prototyping and initial production runs
* Develop and optimise press and CNC programmes
* Ensure accuracy of BOMs and support safety and training initiatives
* Liaise with tooling and equipment suppliers to meet project deadlines
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in manufacturing engineering across diverse operational environments
* Strong understanding of Lean principles and practical problem-solving (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D)
* Hands-on experience with press moulding and CNC machining
* Ability to lead process improvements and support cross-functional teams
Why Join Us?
* Coventry, UK Mon-Thu: 08:00-16:35 Fri: 08:00-15:10
* Discretionary Half-Year Bonus
* 25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + Holiday Purchase Scheme
* Paid Leave for Reservists & Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
* Life Cover - 3x Base Salary
* BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan
* Pension - 9% Combined Contribution
If you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in the defence sector and help shape the future of protective technologies, we'd love to hear from you.
Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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