101 Manufacturing jobs in Leamington Spa

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Birmingham City Centre

Salary: Up to 45,000

Shift Patterns: 07:00-15:30 (Earlier finish on a Friday of 12:00)

Oliver Rae is recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing business in the heart of Birmingham City Centre. The Manufacturing Engineer (BOMs, Routes & Costings) plays a pivotal role in ensuring accurate and efficient setup of manufacturing data within the ERP system. This includes creating and maintaining part numbers, Bills of Materials (BOMs), routings, and product timings, as well as performing detailed costing analysis for new and existing products.

The role supports smooth product introduction, cost control, and continuous improvement across manufacturing operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain part numbers, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing timings in the ERP system.
• Define and document manufacturing methods for new and existing products.
• Work with the Engineering Team to specify tooling, fixtures, gauges and SOP's (Standard Operating Procedures) required for production.
• Implement process changes and improvements to enhance efficiency.
• Prepare costing summaries for new products, variants, and specials to support sales quotations.
• Estimate machining and manufacturing times for accurate route and cost setup, carrying out product timings where necessary.
• Analyse cost variances and identify opportunities for cost reduction.
• Participate in continuous improvement.
• Placing purchase orders for some equipment and capital expenditure items where required.
• Train production staff on new processes and manufacturing specifications where necessary.

Qualification/experience required

• Strong experience with ERP/MRP systems and manufacturing data management.
• Ability to read drawings.
• Knowledge of CNC machining.
• CAD knowledge.
• HND/HNC or equivalent in Engineering or a time served engineer.
• Previous experience in manufacturing cost estimation.

Why work for this company?

• Permanent position.
• Clear path for progression with ongoing training and development.
• Overtime paid at premium rates.
• Great working hours - with an early Friday finish to start your weekend right.
• Pay review after 6 months.
• Access to the BHSF Corporate Health Cash Plan.
• Employee Hub with discounts at top retailers, restaurants, and more.
• Free workwear provided.
• 33 days holiday, including bank holidays.
• Extra day off after 3 years of service.
• Life Assurance cover.
• Cycle to Work Scheme to support your commute.

Click Apply Now to be considered for the Manufacturing Engineer.

Oliver Rae is an Established Recruitment Business with offices based in Walsall and Halesowen. We supply Temporary and Permanent Staffing to a range of sectors.

INDPERM

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer, that offers you the chance to work on innovative projects, drive process improvements, and be a key player in a company that is shaping the future of mobility. With a focus on cutting-edge production techniques and continuous improvement, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a dynamic and forward-thinking environment. If you're passionate about modern manufacturing and want to make a real impact, this could be the role for you.

What You Will Do:

- Provide technical support to manufacturing areas, including layout design, equipment procurement, and production planning.

- Lead the implementation of new processes and equipment to enhance efficiency and quality.

- Develop and optimise production methods using advanced engineering techniques.

- Create and maintain essential documentation such as process flows, work instructions, and PFMEA.

- Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce costs, improve yield, and enhance product quality.

- Collaborate with suppliers and customers, ensuring seamless communication and project execution.

What You Will Bring:

- Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, with a strong understanding of modern production techniques.

- Ability to analyse and optimise processes using tools such as Ishikawa and 5 Why analysis.

- Expertise in creating and reviewing engineering documentation, including routings and PFMEA.

- Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to identifying and addressing production challenges.

- A commitment to continuous improvement and a passion for driving efficiency and innovation.

This role is instrumental in supporting the company's mission to deliver high-quality solutions to its clients. By ensuring smooth production processes and implementing state-of-the-art techniques, you'll contribute to the company's reputation as a leader in the automotive industry. Your efforts will help maintain the standards of excellence that have made this company a trusted name in manufacturing.

Location:

This role is based in a well-connected area, offering accessibility and convenience for your daily commute.

Interested?:

Don't miss out on this fantastic opportunity to join a company that values innovation, quality, and excellence!

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• 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.

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.

• Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and process development
• Collaborate across Operations, Programme, and Engineering teams to support new product introduction
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including single-piece flow and cost reduction
• Apply Lean methodologies (5S, line balancing, flow, etc.)
• Evaluate CAD models and oversee prototyping and initial production runs
• Develop and optimise press and CNC programmes
• Ensure accuracy of BOMs and support safety and training initiatives
• Liaise with tooling and equipment suppliers to meet project deadlines

• 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

• Coventry, UK Mon-Thu: 08:00-16:35 | Fri: 08:00-15:10
• 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.

Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group STEM Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

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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Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness, and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!

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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

Sutton Coldfield

Days

48,000 - 50,000

This leading Automotive company are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their global business. This is a hands on role, where you will be working in a fast paced environment for a 1st Tier Supplier.

Your job will be to technically support manufacturing areas, including layout, procurement of equipment, production planning, new product introduction (NPI) and systems/ procedures, and training of Operators in accordance with Quality procedures and safe practices. As well as taking responsibility for the implementation of new processes and equipment across the plant.

Role Description:

• Competent with PC word processing skills (INC. Office, MS Project, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
• To develop modern production engineering techniques within the framework of project teams and central standards, including advanced product quality planning activities.
• To ensure all documentation (process flows, PFMEA, work instructions, TPM, routings, asset registers, Yamazumi and setting sheets etc.) are accurate and completed in a timely manner & Support auditing.
• Must be responsible for process control. Only ME can release process changes signed off by all departments etc.
• Support all 8D's, QRQC, internal and external, and use Ishikawa and 5 Why analysis in assisting to find the route cause of a problem effecting production efficiency.
• Improve and optimise the process to reduce costs of manufacturing, increase yield, improve product quality and manufacturing consistency, supporting the WPS team using LEAN tools to continuously improving the processes.
• Support Maintenance when required, issuing manuals for new equipment for Maintenance to complete the PM plans.
• Liaise with Suppliers and when necessary Customer

Skills and Qualification:

• HNC level in Engineering (Minimum BTEC National)
• Technical apprenticeship
• PC word processing skills (Inc. Office, MS Project, PowerPoint, Word etc.)
• Continuous Improvement skills/ knowledge

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for technically motivated engineers. If you feel this is of interest, please send your CV directly to Jordan Kent at (url removed)

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.

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