351 Manufacturing jobs in Coventry

Our client, a leading Tier 1 automotive supplier, is seeking a highly skilled Senior Quality Control Engineer to join their manufacturing operations in Coventry, West Midlands, UK . This role is crucial in maintaining and enhancing the quality standards of manufactured components, ensuring compliance with stringent automotive industry regulations and customer specifications. You will be responsible for developing, implementing, and managing quality control systems, conducting audits, and leading initiatives to improve product quality and reduce defects. This hybrid role requires a balance of on-site quality assurance activities and off-site data analysis and reporting.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and implementing comprehensive quality control plans and procedures in line with IATF 16949 standards.
• Conducting regular inspections and testing of raw materials, in-process components, and finished products to ensure adherence to specifications.
• Investigating quality issues and customer complaints, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective and preventive actions (CAPA).
• Leading internal quality audits and supporting external customer and regulatory audits.
• Developing and maintaining quality documentation, including quality control records, inspection reports, and process control charts.
• Collaborating with production and engineering teams to identify and address quality risks and opportunities for improvement.
• Training and mentoring junior quality control personnel.
• Managing the calibration and maintenance of quality control equipment and measurement tools.
• Analyzing production data to identify trends and areas for process optimization.
• Ensuring compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations within the quality control department.
• Contributing to the continuous improvement of quality management systems.

The ideal candidate will hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Quality Management, or a related field. A minimum of 6 years of experience in quality control or quality assurance within the automotive manufacturing sector is essential. Strong knowledge of quality management systems, particularly IATF 16949 and relevant ISO standards, is required. Proficiency in quality tools such as SPC, FMEA, APQP, and PPAP is necessary. Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills are crucial. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are needed to effectively liaise with internal teams, suppliers, and customers. This hybrid role requires adaptability and a willingness to work collaboratively across different environments.

Manufacturing Systems Administrator Location : Daventry, Northamptonshire Hours : 7:30 am - 4:30 pm Salary : IRO £35,000 per annum Employment Type : Permanent Are you ready to work with one of the most prestigious names in luxury automotive engineering? We're offering an exciting opportunity to join a global leader in bespoke automotive restorations as a Manufacturing Systems Administrator . Based in Daventry, this role provides a chance to play a key part in the creation of some of the most iconic vehicles on the road today. Our client is renowned for their craftsmanship, combining classic designs with cutting-edge engineering. This is your chance to work alongside a team of experts in a supportive, forward-thinking environment where attention to detail and innovation are at the heart of everything they do. As the Manufacturing Systems Administrator , you'll be responsible for ensuring the smooth operation of manufacturing systems like MES (Manufacturing Execution Systems). You'll play a crucial role in optimising resources, improving uptime, and driving efficiencies throughout the production process. If you’re ready to contribute to exciting new projects and be part of a brand that’s redefining automotive excellence, this is the role for you. Key Responsibilities : System & Administration : Manage, configure, and update MES, ensuring everything runs smoothly and efficiently. User Support : Provide technical support to manufacturing teams, troubleshoot issues, and ensure seamless system operation. Data Management : Maintain data integrity, backups, and security within manufacturing systems. System Integration : Collaborate with teams and vendors to integrate MES with other systems like inventory and supply chain. System Performance : Monitor performance, identify and resolve issues to keep production running at its best. Continuous Improvement : Work with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and implement system enhancements. What The Role Offers : Be part of a globally recognised luxury brand with a reputation for excellence. Join a supportive, family-focused culture within a modern, bright, and innovative workplace. Enjoy a Monday to Friday working week (7:30 am - 4:30 pm) with a salary in the region of £35,000 per annum. We’re looking for manufacturing systems administrators with experience in automotive or manufacturing environments who are eager to bring their expertise to a truly exciting role. Interested? Apply now with your CV, and if shortlisted, we’ll get in touch to discuss the Manufacturing Systems Administrator role further. All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Precision, Low Volume Manufacturing Leicestershire Permanent role - £50,000 - £60,000 About the Role The business is a leading UK-based precision engineering and manufacturing business producing low volume, high value components for demanding applications. They are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to help take their production capabilities to the next level - improving accuracy, efficiency, and quality across their advanced machining and assembly operations. You’ll play a pivotal role in developing and implementing best practices, leading process improvement projects, and driving “best in class” principles through collaboration with R&D, NPI, engineering and procurement teams. What You’ll Do Drive continuous improvement initiatives using lean manufacturing techniques. Lead projects to enhance cost, quality, and delivery performance across the machine shop and NPI processes. Partner with R&D on new product introduction, ensuring designs are optimised for manufacture. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and process documentation. Evaluate new technologies, justify capital investment, and implement modern tooling and methods. Support “make or buy” decisions to ensure strategic sourcing and efficiency. About You Degree-qualified in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering (BSc/MSc or equivalent). Proven experience in a precision engineering or electro-mechanical environment . Strong understanding of lean principles, problem-solving tools, and process improvement . Confident communicator and collaborator with R&D, design, and production teams. Skilled in project planning, with excellent attention to detail and follow-through. Experience with CNC machining, SolidWorks CAD/CAM, or metrology is desirable. Why Join Us? You’ll be part of a forward-thinking engineering environment where innovation, precision, and improvement are at the core of everything they do. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a tangible impact in a company where your ideas and technical leadership directly shape the future of manufacturing excellence.

**Work Schedule**
Standard (Mon-Fri)
**Environmental Conditions**
Adherence to all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) Safety Standards, Cold Room/Freezers -22degreesF/-6degrees C, Laboratory Setting, Some degree of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) required (safety glasses, gowning, gloves, lab coat, ear plugs etc.), Strong Odors (chemical, lubricants, biological products etc.), Will work with hazardous/toxic materials
**Job Description**
**Job Description**
Business Job Title: Manufacturing Technician II
Job Profile Title: Manufacturing Technician II
Direct Report To: Team Leader, Manufacturing
Group/ Division: Protein Diagnostics (PDX) / Specialty Diagnostics Group (SDG)
Career Band: 2
Career Track: Associate
Position Location: UK - Birmingham
Number of Direct Reports: N/A
When you're part of Thermo Fisher Scientific, you'll do challenging work, and be part of a team that values performance, quality and innovation. As part of a successful, growing global organization you will be encouraged to perform at your best. With revenues of $20 billion and the largest investment in R&D in the industry, we give our people the resources and opportunities to make significant contributions to the world.
**Position Summary** :
This role is based at our Protein Diagnostics Division in Birmingham, UK. As a Manufacturing Technician II within Operations, you will join a passionate Manufacturing team dedicated to ensuring the performance of world leading diagnostic products drive global progress. Your contributions will be instrumental in upholding our reputation for impeccable performance and groundbreaking ideas.
**Responsibilities:**
**A day in the Life:**
+ Independently manage own workload against a published plan.
+ Manage Inventory to ensure materials are available and transacted to complete assigned work
+ Own and perform scheduled activities for designated equipment, area, or function.
+ Carry out data and process-checking activities
**Keys to Success:**
+ Take responsibility for your own work to ensure it is completed 'right first time'
+ Use knowledge and skills to carry out troubleshooting and suggest mitigation measures.
+ Set and meet effective goals and create and keep deadlines
**·Proactive in identifying and implementing improvement initiatives in all aspects of work.**
**Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:**
**Education**
**·Educated to GCSE level or equivalent with a minimum 1 years relevant experience or a relevant degree.**
**Experience**
**·Essential: Previous experience in a laboratory environment.**
**·Preferred: Experience in workload management and planning is desirable**
**Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:**
**·Proven documentation/communication/digital literacy**
**·Able to follow standard operating procedures (SOPs).**
**·Computer knowledge and use of applications such as MS Excel.**
**·Practical knowledge of units of measurement and basic mathematical skills.**
**Physical Requirements / Work Environment**
+ Use Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and understand chemical hygiene.
+ Able to handle solutions and chemicals.
+ Essentials functions may require lifting objects up to 20 Kilograms.
+ Willing to work overtime in the short-term notice, including weekends to support department as needed.
Thermo Fisher Scientific is an EEO/Affirmative Action Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other legally protected status.

**Job Description Summary**
GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
At Rotating Machines Rugby (RMR), we design and build some of the most technically advanced electrical rotating machinery in the world. We specialise in manufacturing large electrical rotating machinery: Motors and Generators, across a wide variety of industrial applications. Our motors are powering some of the most advance warships in the world, whilst our generators are decarbonising industry for a more sustainable future. The Manufacturing Readiness & Technologies Team is a part of the RMR Engineering Department and consists of a team of Manufacturing Engineers, responsible for development and implementation of new innovative manufacturing technologies.
We drive improvements to execution, efficiency, and cost reduction through the continual implementation of Lean Manufacturing techniques and innovative ideas- a key part of the scope of work. We also ensure all the prior preparations are in place so that new projects can be manufactured as efficiently as possible.
Reporting to the Manufacturing Readiness & Technologies Leader, the Manufacturing Readiness Engineer is a key part of leading preparations for manufacturing to ensure a safe, right first-time execution that is both able to start and finish on time. Working cross functionally to ensure everything is in place and ready prior to manufacture, providing technical leadership and active support of the project builds during execution.
**Job Description**
**What you will be doing as part of our team.**
+ Design of new project specific tooling. Developing, documenting, and implementing new manufacturing processes.
+ Researching and scoping proposals for investment of new innovative manufacturing technologies.
+ Organisation and optimisation of tooling and manufacturing processes
+ Planning coordination, installation/commissioning of new kit, equipment, or contractor supervision.
+ Development/validation of new tooling suppliers
+ Analysing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment placement to maximise manufacturing efficiency.
Working cross functionally as part of a global GE team to ensure our customers (both external and internal) are satisfied with their experience of dealing with us.
**Who we are looking for.**
+ Sole UK national in order to comply with Government security restrictions associated with the project.
+ A keen and innovative Engineer who has strong leadership abilities to lead change within our manufacturing organisation.
+ An engineer with strong CAD Design skills (Preferably in Creo or Solidworks), who can model tooling concepts and see them through to a detailed design.
+ Ability to conduct mechanical calculations or FEA simulations is desirable.
+ Capability to set and meet aggressive goals. Motivated and driven to continually improve. Driven self-starter who reacts positively to challenges.
+ Excellent organizational, time management, leadership, and decision-making skills. Methodical worker with focus on attention to detail. Structured in approach and well organised.
+ Outstanding computer literacy and knowledge of design. Computer literate in Word processing, Excel and Power point applications.
+ The aptitude to work as part of a diverse and multi-disciplined project team, whilst working on multiple projects and delivering to EHS, Quality, Delivery and Cost metrics.
+ Strong written and verbal communication skills including negotiation, and presentation.
+ A broad knowledge of manufacturing processes, their engineering challenges and best practices.
+ Motivating and influencing change agent.
+ Flexible approach, willing to work extended hours and travel when required.
+ Demonstrated experience leading engineering design and design reviews.
+ Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and documentation.
+ Proficiency with design tools such as Creo, AutoCAD etc.
+ Proven ability to work in a dynamic team environment.
+ Demonstrated ability to train shopfloor operators and explain complex engineering processes. Ability to communicate effectively and appropriately across the business up to Senior management level.
**You can expect from us**
+ Challenging and exciting projects
+ A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
+ Attractive compensation.
+ Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution); Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance
+ 26 days vacation + bank holidays
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

**Job Description Summary**
GE's Power Conversion business, part of GE Vernova, provides electrification systems that are critical to customers' power and energy needs for their high-performance applications. We work with some of the world's major energy, maritime and industrial organizations, helping to enable a transition to energy efficiency and decarbonization, including through our specialist motors, drives and control technologies.
**Job Description**
We are seeking a Lean Specialist for our Rugby plant who will lead and facilitate lean initiatives focused on optimizing processes, eliminating waste, and driving operational excellence. This role involves coaching teams and leading continuous improvement initiatives and projects to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across the organization.
**Roles and Responsibilities:**
+ Implement and sustain Lean initiatives across the facility to improve efficiency and reduce waste
+ Coach cross-functional teams to identify improvement opportunities and cost-saving actions using Lean methodologies
+ Work closely with engineering, production, and quality departments to optimize processes and ensure product reliability
+ Deliver Lean training and coaching to employees at all levels, promoting a culture of continuous improvement
+ Use data-driven insights and KPIs to measure and evaluate the impact of lean initiatives
**Required Qualifications:**
+ Experience in Lean in a manufacturing environment
+ Bachelor's degree of an engineering discipline from an accredited university
+ Strong analytical and inquisitive thinking skills, with the ability to make data-driven inferences
+ Strong oral and written English language skills
+ Comfortable commuting to the Rugby facility on a daily basis
**Desired Characteristics:**
+ Proficiency in MS Office-Excel, other software knowledge beneficial (Statistics, simulation, Kanban, etc.)
+ High coordination skills and hands-on approach
+ Enhanced problem-solving and decision-making abilities
+ Strong manufacturing knowledge with deep understanding of shopfloor management
+ Lean training certifications, with a preference for Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Agile methodologies
+ Experience in Lean management in the electromechanical sector
+ Ability to develop and motivate a high-involvement team through commitment to meeting customer and organizational demands
+ Strong communication and relationship-building skills with diverse stakeholders
+ High speed and focus on responsibility
**You can expect from us:**
+ Challenging and exciting projects
+ A work environment where we understand that not everyone has the same expectations about their jobs, careers and work-life balance and we are happy to discuss flexibility requirements.
+ Attractive compensation.
+ Flexible benefits so you can build a package that fits your personal needs. Some core benefits are: Employer pension contribution (not subject to individual contribution); Income protection; Private Health Insurance; Life Assurance
+ 26 days vacation + bank holidays
**Additional Information**
**Relocation Assistance Provided:** No
GE Vernova is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

**Job Requisition ID #**
25WD85799
Position Overview
Interested in shaping the future of Manufacturing Operations at Autodesk? Are you passionate and energized by working closely with customers? If so, this is the role for you!
You will work closely with customers globally, backed up with your own capabilities and expertise, to influence current & future development initiatives. You will work closely with Fusion product teams, to ensure we are validating software capabilities, in close collaboration with our Birmingham Technology center. All with the goal of representing our customers' perspective within Autodesk.
You will report to the Manager of Fusion Customer Advocacy - The position is a Birmingham-based, hybrid position.
Responsibilities
· Connect and engage with Fusion customers to drive adoption for new technology and workflows
· Demonstrate the understanding of the interconnected flow of digital data from one or multiple sources throughout lifecycle; from ideation through design, manufacturing, and operation, service, and end of life
· Provide customer feedback and insights to key product stakeholders
· Test and validate new functionality, maximizing customer trust and release quality
· Validate our capabilities in-product while certifying end-to-end workflows, in close collaboration with our Birmingham Technology Center.
· Upskill and showcase our technology to our customers, our partner network and internally across Autodesk
· Collaborate with a team of subject matter experts who represent all areas of Fusion, while embodying the Autodesk Culture Code · Travel internationally as required
Minimum Qualifications
· 5+ years relevant experience in a Manufacturing Operations focused role
· Experience using MES software in a production environment
· Experience with Manufacturing facility monitoring preferred
· A basic knowledge of networking and CNC controls
· Excellent communicator and relationship builder
· A problem solver with a drive to do the best for our customers
· Comfortable and confident presenter/public speaker
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**About Autodesk**
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - our Culture Code is at the core of everything we do. Our values and ways of working help our people thrive and realize their potential, which leads to even better outcomes for our customers.
When you're an Autodesker, you can be your whole, authentic self and do meaningful work that helps build a better future for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
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**Job Requisition ID #**
25WD90300
**Position Overview**
We are seeking a Senior Manufacturing Specialist with a solid CNC Machining background to join our team at the Birmingham Technology Centre. In this role, you will work on live customer projects, assist in developing and promoting our Fusion platform, and engage with a diverse range of users. This is a customer-facing position where you will showcase the exceptional capabilities of our hardware and software whilst collaborating with both external and internal stakeholders.
Our Technology Centre thrives on someone with strong technical skills, including fluency in G-Code, experience with various controllers, and proficiency in tool library management. In addition to your machining expertise, a key responsibility will be producing and delivering compelling internal and external content that highlights our cutting-edge technologies, as well as providing consultancy to our internal and external stakeholders
Are you looking for a unique manufacturing role where you can drive change, and use your years of experience to consultant and solve complex manufacturing challenges, and work with leading technology? If so, you're the person we're searching for!
This role is based full-time (5 days a week) at the Autodesk Technology Centre in Birmingham.
**Key Responsibilities**
+ Utilize your expertise in multi-axis machining and/or twin spindle turning.
+ Support software product development and testing, including reporting, participation in scrum meetings, and providing customer feedback to business groups.
+ Confidently present to customers through live machine demonstrations and software product demonstrations.
+ Collaborate with marketing teams to create engaging content for the Technology Centre.
+ Share your industry knowledge and experience through internal training programs.
+ Build and maintain strong internal and external networks to support business objectives.
+ Work independently and proactively to align with business unit goals.
+ Adapt to company needs with flexibility when required.
**Minimum Qualifications**
+ Completion of a full apprenticeship with substantial experience in a toolroom, machine shop, or manufacturing environment.
+ At least an HNC qualification in Mechanical - Manufacturing Engineering.
+ Proficient in programming and manufacturing high-value components, ideally with Turnmill programming experience, and/or a mould & die affinity
+ Familiarity with Autodesk manufacturing solutions on production parts is preferred, though experience with alternative CAD/CAM systems will also be considered.
**Learn More**
**About Autodesk**
Welcome to Autodesk! Amazing things are created every day with our software - from the greenest buildings and cleanest cars to the smartest factories and biggest hit movies. We help innovators turn their ideas into reality, transforming not only how things are made, but what can be made.
We take great pride in our culture here at Autodesk - it's at the core of everything we do. Our culture guides the way we work and treat each other, informs how we connect with customers and partners, and defines how we show up in the world.
When you're an Autodesker, you can do meaningful work that helps build a better world designed and made for all. Ready to shape the world and your future? Join us!
**Salary transparency**
Salary is one part of Autodesk's competitive compensation package. Offers are based on the candidate's experience and geographic location. In addition to base salaries, our compensation package may include annual cash bonuses, commissions for sales roles, stock grants, and a comprehensive benefits package.
**Diversity & Belonging**
We take pride in cultivating a culture of belonging where everyone can thrive. Learn more here: you an existing contractor or consultant with Autodesk?**
Please search for open jobs and apply internally (not on this external site).

We have an exciting opening for a **Manufacturing/Process Engineer** to work in the engineering team out of our Redditch site. This is a great opportunity to broaden your technical skills in a very interesting area of engineering while becoming a key member of our engineering team. Redditch site onsite work schedule (Flexibility).
The Redditch site specializes in the design, development, and manufacture of components for small-scale cooling infra-red devices used in guided weapons and thermal imaging systems, high pressure actuation systems, and satellite cryogenic systems. Most of our programs are for space/military markets where reliability and sound manufacturing are key. The individual who fills this role will be responsible for slotting into our team and becoming a key production resource to resolve any and all production issues. I expect this individual to take engineering ownership of our product lines and be prepared to both resolve issues and improve line performance.
**Responsibilities:**
+ Become a first line technical resource in JT cooler function and manufacture-this means understanding the manufacturing processes involved but also learning and understanding how a JT cooler works on a technical level, in order to assess failure modes (I don't expect the candidate to come into this role with JT knowledge, we will provide training, but the candidate will need the willingness to learn and a fair degree of technical acumen).
+ Support our production organization in all facets of their work, becoming an often seen and first point of contact individual for our production operators regarding any line issues.
+ Be responsible for a number of areas, possibly including: production issues resolution, Root Cause Corrective Action reviews, Part and process concessions/waivers/deviations, equipment maintenance and support.
+ Support our quality organization in resolution of key hardware non-conformities.
+ Contribute to the larger engineering team with manufacturing advice, producibility, manufacturing feedback to early design concepts, etc.
**Experience Required:**
+ Possesses broad engineering skills and abilities, may have an area of special expertise. Clear understanding of engineering processes. Understands processes in multiple areas. Knowledge of assembly/test techniques for small mechanical assemblies advantageous. Machining experience advantageous.
+ Proven ability to interact with and build good relationships with all members of the organization, from senior management to line level management to production staff (skilled and semi-skilled) to engineering staff.
+ Proven ability to resolve production issues.
+ Experience with standard DFMEA/PFMEA essential.
+ Experience in all manner of welding (EB, TIG, Laser) advantageous but not essential.
+ Good oral and written communication skills.
+ Knowledge and success in implementing change and an understanding of Aerospace/defense configuration control advantageous.
+ BA/BSc/Beng and/or significant process engineering experience in an aerospace/defense environment.
+ Design for Six Sigma / Lean Manufacture experience advantageous.
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Honeywell is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will be considered without regard to age, race, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, marital status, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, nationality, sex, religion, or veteran status.