Job Description
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
1. Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and process development
2. Collaborate across Operations, Programme, and Engineering teams to support new product introduction
3. Drive continuous improvement initiatives including single-piece flow and cost reduction
4. Apply Lean methodologies (5S, line balancing, flow, etc.)
5. Evaluate CAD models and oversee prototyping and initial production runs
6. Develop and optimise press and CNC programmes
7. Ensure accuracy of BOMs and support safety and training initiatives
8. 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?
Location: Coventry, UK
Work Schedule: Mon-Thu: 08:00-16:35 | Fri: 08:00-15:10
Benefits:
* 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.
Note: This job posting is active. The company, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio, are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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