Job Description 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. Privacy & Data Retention: By applying, you consent to the secure storage and use of your personal data for recruitment purposes, in line with our Privacy Policy. Syntech Recruitment Ltd: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. INDO