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 skillsPreferred:
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.
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