Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Willenhall
Up to 60,000
Days
Permanent
Pension + Healthcare + Bonuses + Benefits package
Through continued growth, a well-established manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their Engineering team, driving best-practice methods of manufacture using Lean principles. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned engineer with strong CNC programming and precision machining experience to take a lead role in NPI, process improvement, and technical customer engagement across Aerospace and Automotive sectors.
The Role:
- Direct best methods of manufacture and provide technical engineering support to production and quality teams
- Lead internal and front-end engineering initiatives to drive business growth
- Support the New Business team with technical presentations and engineering solutions for prospective customers
- Lead technical discussions with customers and provide resolutions/recovery plans for engineering issues
- Produce in-depth timing plans to support NPI projects
- Plan and design manufacturing processes to the shopfloor, including programming CNC milling and turning machines
- Design and introduce process documentation in line with the company BMS
- Quote job requests for lead-time and cost
- Manage the introduction of new manufacturing capability into the workshop
- Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction programmes
- Support Quality with metrology methods and non-conformance investigations
- Produce 3D models, drawings, and fixture/work-holding designs
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum 10 years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or Supervisor
- Strong background in a subcontract machine shop and precision engineering environment
- High-level CNC programming competency in Fanuc/Heidenhain languages, covering both turning and milling (ideally up to 5-axis/3+2)
- Experience in 3D modelling, ideally Solidworks and Visi/VISI CAM
- Strong knowledge of GD&T and drawing standards
- Solid understanding of materials, metrology, surface treatments, and hardness methods
- Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, and Lean manufacturing principles
- HNC in Mechanical Engineering
- Experience within Aerospace & Automotive sectors, including APQP/PFMEA
- Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 standards desirable
What's On Offer:
- Salary up to 60,000
- Permanent, senior-level position with a well-established precision engineering employer
- A key role shaping manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement across the business
Interested in finding out more? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role.