428 Manufacturing jobs in Leicestershire

• 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.

Manufacturing Engineer
45,000 + Flexible Hours + Lunch Friday Finish

A fantastic opportunity has arisen to join a growing engineering business supplying high-value technologies worldwide. The site produces complex, precision products using modern manufacturing methods and continues to expand due to strong demand. You'll join a collaborative, forward-thinking team that values initiative and problem-solving. In return, you'll receive a salary circa of 45,000, flexible working hours, early Friday finish, working from home, and personal development opportunities.

Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities Include -

• Lead New Product Introduction projects, ensuring smooth transfer of new products into production.
• Create and maintain manufacturing drawings, BOMs, and process documentation, keeping ERP data accurate.
• Support feasibility and manufacturability reviews for new and existing components.
• Provide day-to-day engineering support to production, helping resolve process and material issues.
• Drive continuous improvement across manufacturing methods and documentation.
• Support root cause analysis, process validation, and engineering change integration.

Manufacturing Engineer - Desirable Skills and Experience

• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Design Engineer, NPI Engineer, or similar.
• Confident using 3D CAD (Catia or SolidWorks) to interpret and manage engineering drawings.
• Solid understanding of mechanical principles and modern manufacturing processes.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• A proactive, hands-on approach and strong communication skills.

Manufacturing Engineer Benefits Include -

• Salary circa of 45,000.
• Employer pension contribution.
• Flexible hours / early finish on Fridays / some working from home flexibility.
• 33 days annual leave.
• Service awards and recognition.
• Modern, supportive working environment.
• Free on-site parking.

If you're a proactive Manufacturing Engineer looking for variety, responsibility, and development within a growing engineering business, apply today.

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Manpower are pleased to bring this exciting opportunity to market, having been retained on behalf of one of our prestigious partners, who are a well-known group and historical brand within their industry. They are currently looking to engage a Corrugator Manager as a key strategic layer into their current organisational structure, to report directly into the site Operations Director and help shape the existing team, drive both personnel, team, site excellence/ best practice and growth.

Their people are considered the heart of this group and rooted at the core to their success, driven to consistently push boundaries within industry, lead by example and hold themselves accountable, with a ‘one team/family’ culture, with quality, service, and customer satisfaction their key measurables to their positive impact within the corrugated supply chain.

The successful candidate:

We are seeking a people focused, inclusive, visible, accessible results driven leader from a manufacturing background. Someone who can implement a leadership structure, coach, mentor and demonstrate tangible results of increased efficiencies through effective process optimisation, increasing production capacity and reduced downtime.

Salary: £60,000 - £65,000, plus bonus

If the above piques your interest, we’d be keen to engage in a confidential discussion, in which we can share the full scope of the opportunity. Apply today for a member of the team to review your application and book in a time suitable for you.

Manufacturing Engineer

Derby

Permanent

£45,000 - £0,000

EMBS Engineering Ltd is working in partnership with a leading precision engineering manufacturer, located in Derby that is currently in the market for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their company on a permanent basis.

This market leader is a well-established entity within the precision engineering industries and boasts a rich history of supporting globally recognised customers with safety-critical, highly complex components.

What's in it for you?

Stability / Longevity: The company is experiencing significant growth, with the Derby site growing 60% in the last 18 months, offering excellent long-term career prospects.

Competitive salary: 5,000 - 0,000, dependent on experience.

Hours: Days, early finish on Fridays, with flexible start and finish times

Benefits: The company offers competitive benefits such as employee bonus scheme, salary sacrifice pension scheme, life assurance, EAP, Discounts, cycle to work and much more, coupled with a culture that prioritises personal development and progression.

Responsibilities

Due to internal changes and off the back of continued success, our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of new projects from initial quotation through to first delivery, playing a pivotal role in the company's expansion.

Your responsibilities will include:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing the full lifecycle of new projects, from quotation to initial delivery, acting as a hybrid between commercial, estimating, and manufacturing engineering functions.

You will:

Track and manage new opportunities, including RFQs (Request for Quotations).

Collaborate across the factory (fabricated or machined components) to accurately determine manufacturing costs.

Prepare and submit comprehensive quotations to customers.

Manage successful projects on a first-time-through basis, overseeing the initial production run.

Hand over completed initial production batches to the wider production team.

Review engineering drawings and customer specifications to interpret and define the optimal method of manufacture.

Liaise directly with customers to address technical queries and ensure project alignment.

Plan and guide projects through the NPI (New Product Introduction) stage to successful delivery.

Successful applicants must be able to demonstrate:

A strong practical understanding of how components are manufactured.

A solid background in both fabrication and machining, with a preference for stronger fabrication experience. A minimum element of fabrication knowledge is essential.

The ability to interpret engineering drawings and customer specifications to identify the most efficient method of manufacture.

Experience within a precision engineering metallic background.

A proactive and "switched on" approach, with a willingness to learn and adapt to internal processes (RFQ and estimating training can be provided).

If you are interested in the opportunity of Manufacturing Engineer and believe you meet the illustrated criteria, apply today to join our clients’ growing team located in Derby.

About us

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental and FMCG industries. We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.

Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents, we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.

Manufacturing Engineer - Automotive Sector
Location: Kettering & Silverstone Drive Sites
Type: Full-Time | Multi-Site Role

A leading manufacturer in the automotive industry is seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role is ideal for someone with a strong background in process engineering, continuous improvement, and new product introduction (.

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Manufacturing Engineer - Aerospace
? Derby
? Up to £45,000 + Benefits

? Ready to take your career to new heights? We're looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join our aerospace team in Derby and play a key role in delivering precision components for world-class aerospace programmes.

At our Derby facility, innovation meets craftsmanship. You'll be part of a collaborative tea.

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A leading manufacturer in the Coventry area has an impressive new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a team of 4. This is a newly created role in the business to support them with the introduction of new products within the business. You will be working on some interesting projects and have the opportunity to work in many different departments, particularly within Manufacturing and D.

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