Manufacturing Engineer – Full Time (Permanent)
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who can improve manufacturability and drive efficiency by reducing waste, cycle times, and downtime? GMP Recruitment is partnering with a Tewkesbury based manufacturing company seeking an experienced engineer to work on projects that improve machine and process productivity onsite. The company operates a wide range of specialist machines including lathes, mills, wire eroding and laser welding, and continues to invest in new technologies to maintain cutting edge precision manufacturing.
This role requires a methodical and practical approach to problem solving and experience in undertaking projects that improve the efficiency of a process. Salary of up to £50K (depending on experience) plus excellent company benefits.
Key Responsibilities
* Drive process efficiency by reducing waste, minimising cycle times, and cutting machine downtime.
* Collaborate closely with mechanical engineers to ensure a seamless transition from design concept to prototype production and into full-scale manufacturing.
* Work alongside the design team to enhance the manufacturability of existing products.
* Support the product development phase by ensuring Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles are applied effectively.
* Prepare and maintain accurate machine routing documentation and process records.
* Train, mentor, and monitor machine shop operators to ensure best practices are followed.
* Develop, optimise, and continuously improve production processes for both new and existing products.
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience delivering projects aimed at improving process efficiency.
* Skilled in setting and programming a variety of CNC machines.
* Strong technical and practical problem‑solving abilities.
* Relevant industry experience is essential.
* Solid understanding of lean manufacturing principles, including Kaizen, continuous improvement, and DFM, ideally gained within a medium‑volume, high‑quality manufacturing environment.
* Broad background in electro‑mechanical product development, manufacturing, and testing.
* Ability to confidently read and interpret complex electro‑mechanical technical drawings.
* Experience in training, mentoring, and supporting machine operators.
We are ideally looking for the successful candidate to start early 2026.
GMP Recruitment is recruiting on behalf of their client and is acting as an Employment Agency.
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