63 Manufacturing jobs in Gaydon

• Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out fault diagnosis across a variety of control systems.
• Operate and maintain high-precision production equipment in cell assembly.
• Perform product validation testing using in-line and off-line equipment.
• Undertake TPM and preventative maintenance activities to ensure optimum performance.
• Support and lead continuous improvement initiatives for processes and equipment.
• Collaborate with manufacturing teams to resolve technical issues and maintain production targets.

• Apprenticeship or equivalent qualification in electrical, mechanical, or general engineering (ONC/HNC/HND Level 3 desirable)
• Previous experience in maintenance or manufacturing within high-speed, quality-driven environments.
• Experience with robotics, automation, or precision manufacturing equipment.
• Strong teamwork skills with experience in collaborative problem-solving.
• Experience in lean manufacturing within quality-driven, customer-focused production environments.
• Practical, hands-on technical background, ideally with an electrical or mechanical specialism.

Manufacturing / Production Operators required for our Automotive Client in Leamington Spa.

We are offering Rotating Shift (AM/PM), Day Shifts and Night Shfts with combination of different roles within the business:

Rotating Shift AM/PM - (Must be able to rotate) - £12.91 per hour

• AM: Monday-Thursday: 06:00-14:00, Friday 06:00-13:00 or Monday-Wednesday: 06:00-16:00, Thursday: 06:00-15:00
• PM: Monday- Thursday: 14:00-22:00, Friday: 13:00-20:00

Nigtr Shift - £14.04 per hour

• Sunday: 23:00-06:00, Monday-Thursday: 22:00-06:00 OR Sunday: 21:00-06:00, Monday-Wednesday: 20:00-06:00

Overtime during the week and Saturday paid at x1.5 rate and Sunday overtime paid at x2 rate.

• Compulsory overtime may be called on site due to customer needs, and can be called with short notice

**OT rates are paid after completing the 39h standard hours

Role:

As a Manufacturing / Production Operator you will be working on behalf of our client, they are a leading manufacturing organisation that specialises in the automotive sector. You will be trained on various processes to suit your individual skill set. This could be either the manufacturing process, foam plant process or the assembling.

What we offer:

-    Monthly Attendance & Performance bonuses

-    33 days holiday

-    Onsite Free Parking

-    Onsite Canteen

-    Work place Pension scheme

-    Weekly pay

-    PPE and Uniform Provided

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What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
li>Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

What does the role look like?

In this exciting role, as a Manufacturing Engineer you will be fundamental to the development of new composite products and processes in a highly challenging and fast-paced environment. You will bring new products to our customers helping to move the world forward. The role is critical to delivering new products with manufacturing readiness to support business strategic growth timing. You will be offered the opportunity to learn and develop cutting edge composite manufacturing techniques and impact design solutions that will be deployed on existing and future aircraft platforms.

 

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

*Significantly contribute to the product maturity development of composite components
*Drive New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
*Deliver Manufacturing Readiness Level (MRL) progression for key composite technology projects
*Drive process innovation and improvement
*Design and develop tooling, Jigs & Fixturing of varying complexity to facilitate the development of new parts and manufacturing methods
*Create detailed CAD models and drawings for parts and tooling, following change management best practice.
*Specify, source, install and commission CAPEX equipment, working with internal and external suppliers.
*Lead PFMEA activities
*Author new and revised standard operating process documentation in line with company process
*Author manufacturing tools and lessons learned based on development project findings
*Provide reports and documentation necessary to show manufacturing efforts
*Clearly communicate actions and progress of technical tasks in hand
*Utilise best practice and industry recognised techniques to conduct effective root cause analysis

Essential skills:

*Experience in developing manufacturing processes & handing over to production
*Experience in the specification and commissioning of manufacturing equipment
*Able to take a hands-on approach to developing components, manufacturing processes, and testing methods.

Desirable skills:

*Significant experience in Manufacturing Engineering or similar, with a strong manufacturing bias in industries such as Automotive or Aerospace (bachelor's degree preferable)
*High level of self-motivation, drive and focus on results with a concern for accuracy: you will be resilient and able to act in a tenacious way when required
*Proficiency in creating jigs and fixtures of varying complexity.
*Effective communication skills, suitable for communicating at multiple levels of the organisation.
*Proven track record of effective project delivery
*Capability of conducting effective root cause analysis.
*Comfortable working in a fast-paced R&D environment and be able to react to change quickly and effectively
*Experience of product industrialisation
*Experience in composite material manufacturing
*Knowledge of NX/Solid works CAD packages
*Experience and proficiency using CADfil Filament Winding Software
*Professional Engineering accreditation
*Previous product costing experience

About us:

Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.

Safran Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Manufacturing Engineer

• Salary:  £35,000 – £5,000
• Holidays:  25 days + bank holidays + your birthday off
• Pension:  Company contribution
• Work-Life Balance:  Early finish every Friday at 12:15pm

Location: Worcestershire

Reference: BP 204

Manufacturing Engineer – Precision Engineering & Innovation

ATA Recruitment are representing a leading UK-based engineering manufacturer is looking for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer  to join its team in Worcestershire. This is a fantastic opportunity to work in a technically advanced environment where your ideas and expertise will directly impact product quality, efficiency, and innovation.

About the Business

This long-established and globally respected manufacturer has been delivering high-performance cooling solutions since 1979. Specialising in heat exchangers, the company supports a wide range of industries including power generation, defence, marine, and industrial machinery. With a UK-based manufacturing facility and ISO 9001:2015 certification, the business is known for its engineering excellence, product reliability, and commitment to continuous improvement.

The company’s product range includes Shell and Tube, Air Cooled, and Brazed Plate Heat Exchangers—critical components in systems that generate waste heat, such as engines, generators, and hydraulic power packs. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, the business continues to grow and invest in its people and processes.

The Role: Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineer , you’ll play a key role in evaluating and developing manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring product quality. You’ll work closely with design, production, and quality teams to optimise workflows, implement testing methods, and support new product development.

This is a hands-on, varied role that offers the chance to work with CNC machinery (Fanuc and Siemens), develop SOPs and process flow charts, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Evaluate and improve manufacturing processes and layouts.
• Design and implement testing methods to ensure product and process quality.
• Analyse production data to drive improvements in throughput and cost.
• Support maintenance and repair coordination for manufacturing equipment.
• Provide technical support across departments and contribute to team training.
• Maintain compliance with government regulations and internal standards.

What You’ll Need

• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods, tooling, and materials.
• Experience with CNC programming and operation.
• Ability to read and interpret assembly drawings and GD&T.
• Excellent problem-solving and process improvement skills.
• A proactive, collaborative approach to engineering challenges.

The Package

• Salary:  circa £35,000
• Hours:  39 hours/week
  (Mon–Thurs: 7:15am–4:15pm, Fri: 7:15am–12:15pm)
• Holidays:  25 days + bank holidays (including Christmas shutdown)
• Birthday:  Day off after qualifying period
• Pension:  Company contribution after 3 months