Manufacturing Engineer
Location: CV30 Area
Hourly Rate: £25 per hour + holiday pay
Hours: Monday to Friday – normal day shift hours
Contract Length: 6-month contract
Contract Type: LTD or Umbrella (inside IR35)
Start Date: ASAP
Syntech Recruitment are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for machining processes. The successful person will play a critical role in defining the best routes to manufacture, supporting shop floor teams, and reducing cost and lead time, without compromising on quality.
Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities:
* Estimate machining and process times to meet design requirements with maximum efficiency
* Develop, implement, and improve hands-on manufacturing processes for CNC milling and turning
* Design and specify tooling, fixturing, and equipment—overseeing procurement and implementation
* Provide cutting data to ensure optimal machine performance
* Support shop floor teams with daily issue resolution and realisation of quoted times
* Collaborate with quality and production teams to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ)
* Communicate with the design authority to understand part intent and process requirements
* Create routing and planning data for new or revised parts
Manufacturing Engineer Experience:
Essential:
* A strong machine shop background with knowledge of milling, turning, tooling, and fixturing
* Practical, hands-on approach to process improvement and cost reduction
* Experience working within a formal quality framework
* Strong problem-solving mindset and continuous improvement focus
* Good PC and business system skills
Preferred:
* Background in low-volume, high-precision manufacturing
* Automotive, aerospace, or similar regulated industry experience
* Understanding of gear form manufacturing and/or heat treatment processes
* CAD/CAM experience (5-axis ideally)
Interested and available to start quickly? Get in touch today to secure your interview spot.
Application Process: We aim to respond to all applicants within 5 working days. If you do not hear from us in that time, please consider your application unsuccessful.
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