64 Manufacturing jobs in Towcester
Manufacturing Engineer
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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 (NPI), looking to make a tangible impact across two key production facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support NPI activities by attending project meetings and ensuring process governance.
- Lead PFMEA development and maintain robust Work Instructions.
- Collaborate with Quality teams to uphold standards through Control Plans.
- Act as a key stakeholder in change management processes (PCRs).
- Drive process reviews, line trials, and Run @ Rate activities.
- Promote standardisation and best practice sharing across both sites.
What You'll Be Accountable For:
- Implementation and governance of manufacturing documentation and processes.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and systematic process audits.
- Ensuring alignment and consistency across both manufacturing locations.
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
- Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes.
- Proven track record in project delivery and process improvement.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across cross-functional teams.
- Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and Work Instructions.
Traits That Will Help You Succeed:
Essential:
- Initiative-driven and proactive.
- Analytical mindset with strong planning capabilities.
Highly Desirable:
- Collaborative and persuasive.
- Optimistic and resilient under pressure.
- Committed to self-improvement and continuous learning.
Additional Info:
- Flexibility to travel between sites as needed.
- Visible shop floor presence is expected to support operational teams.
- Focus on safety, quality, and cost-efficiency in all engineering activities.
Manufacturing Operative
Posted 2 days ago
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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
Click apply Today for an Onsite Induction and Start date
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!
The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed)> Many Thanks
Estimator - Manufacturing
Posted 2 days ago
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Are you an experienced Estimator with a background in manufacturing or engineering? Looking for a new challenge? Then read on!
We are currently working with a leading manufacturing company at the forefront of industrial innovation. Due to a strong order book and growing demand for bespoke machinery, they are looking to expand their technical sales team with a skilled Estimator.
The Estimator position offers excellent career growth potential within a dynamic and customer-focused environment.
Salary to £52k | Company Car + Fuel Card | Pension | Career Development
Estimator Key Essentials:
- As Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates and quotations for bespoke machines and related engineering projects li>Review technical drawings, specifications, and project scopes to ensure commercial viability and technical accuracy
- Liaise with design, procurement, and production teams to gather accurate cost data
- Identify material, labour, and manufacturing costs with appropriate mark-ups
- Work closely with clients to clarify project requirements and propose adjustments
- Support the sales and tendering process with timely and accurate pricing
- Maintain a pricing database and estimation records for ongoing and completed projects
Estimator Requirements:
- Proven experience in an estimating / technical sales support role within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems or products
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and project specifications
- High attention to detail, strong numeracy, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Excel and Autodesk Inventor estimating software
This is a full-time, office-based position
#estimator #manufacturing #engineering #mechanicalsystems #machinery #bespokeengineering #quotation #costing #logistics #automation #industrialdesign #pricing #inventor #technicalsales #projectengineering #careeropportunity
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Manufacturing Operative
Posted 2 days ago
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Gi Group are currently recruiting for our client based in Milton Keynes.
We are looking for warehouse operatives for a globally known aluminium packaging company.
Based in Northfield - Milton Keynes
15 per hour
12 Hour Shifts
Split shift - 2 weeks on days, 2 weeks on nights
Work 5 days one week and 2 days the next week.
There are different roles available:
* Sorting
* Palletising
* Bailing
Skills and competencies:
* Good awareness
* Good communication skill
* Attention to detail.
* Common sense
* Understanding of health and safety
Personal attributes:
* Hard working
* Dedicated
* Enthusiastic
* Awareness of Health & Safety
We are looking for someone who is reliable and willing to go above and beyond to succeed at the role. All shifts can be provided when you start so you will know your shifts for the rest of the year in advance.
If you are interested, please give us a call on (phone number removed) or email
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
Manufacturing Engineer
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
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
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
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 (NPI), looking to make a tangible impact across two key production facilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support NPI activities by attending project meetings and ensuring process governance.
- Lead PFMEA development and maintain robust Work Instructions.
- Collaborate with Quality teams to uphold standards through Control Plans.
- Act as a key stakeholder in change management processes (PCRs).
- Drive process reviews, line trials, and Run @ Rate activities.
- Promote standardisation and best practice sharing across both sites.
What You'll Be Accountable For:
- Implementation and governance of manufacturing documentation and processes.
- Supporting continuous improvement initiatives and systematic process audits.
- Ensuring alignment and consistency across both manufacturing locations.
What We're Looking For:
- Minimum 2 years' experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
- Strong understanding of automotive manufacturing processes.
- Proven track record in project delivery and process improvement.
- Excellent communication and influencing skills across cross-functional teams.
- Experience with PFMEA, Control Plans, and Work Instructions.
Traits That Will Help You Succeed:
Essential:
- Initiative-driven and proactive.
- Analytical mindset with strong planning capabilities.
Highly Desirable:
- Collaborative and persuasive.
- Optimistic and resilient under pressure.
- Committed to self-improvement and continuous learning.
Additional Info:
- Flexibility to travel between sites as needed.
- Visible shop floor presence is expected to support operational teams.
- Focus on safety, quality, and cost-efficiency in all engineering activities.
Manufacturing Operative
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Gi Group are currently recruiting for our client based in Milton Keynes.
We are looking for warehouse operatives for a globally known aluminium packaging company.
Based in Northfield - Milton Keynes
15 per hour
12 Hour Shifts
Split shift - 2 weeks on days, 2 weeks on nights
Work 5 days one week and 2 days the next week.
There are different roles available:
* Sorting
* Palletising
* Bailing
Skills and competencies:
* Good awareness
* Good communication skill
* Attention to detail.
* Common sense
* Understanding of health and safety
Personal attributes:
* Hard working
* Dedicated
* Enthusiastic
* Awareness of Health & Safety
We are looking for someone who is reliable and willing to go above and beyond to succeed at the role. All shifts can be provided when you start so you will know your shifts for the rest of the year in advance.
If you are interested, please give us a call on (phone number removed) or email
Should you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, pledge members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability committed members, Silver status pledge members for the Armed Forces Covenant, and Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters.
Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.
We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website.
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Manufacturing Operative
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
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
Click apply Today for an Onsite Induction and Start date
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!
The UK has now left the European Union. Any EU, EEA or Swiss citizens living in the UK that wish to remain in the UK post Brexit need to apply to the EU Settlement Scheme. Although the closing date for applications was 30th Jun 2021, if you have not yet applied but believe that you would qualify under the EU Settlement Scheme, the Home Office have confirmed that they will consider late applications. For further information please see (url removed)> Many Thanks
Manufacturing Engineer
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
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.
Estimator - Manufacturing
Posted today
Job Viewed
Job Description
Are you an experienced Estimator with a background in manufacturing or engineering? Looking for a new challenge? Then read on!
We are currently working with a leading manufacturing company at the forefront of industrial innovation. Due to a strong order book and growing demand for bespoke machinery, they are looking to expand their technical sales team with a skilled Estimator.
The Estimator position offers excellent career growth potential within a dynamic and customer-focused environment.
Salary to £52k | Company Car + Fuel Card | Pension | Career Development
Estimator Key Essentials:
- As Estimator, you will be responsible for preparing detailed cost estimates and quotations for bespoke machines and related engineering projects li>Review technical drawings, specifications, and project scopes to ensure commercial viability and technical accuracy
- Liaise with design, procurement, and production teams to gather accurate cost data
- Identify material, labour, and manufacturing costs with appropriate mark-ups
- Work closely with clients to clarify project requirements and propose adjustments
- Support the sales and tendering process with timely and accurate pricing
- Maintain a pricing database and estimation records for ongoing and completed projects
Estimator Requirements:
- Proven experience in an estimating / technical sales support role within engineering, manufacturing, or industrial sectors
- Strong technical knowledge of mechanical systems or products
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and project specifications
- High attention to detail, strong numeracy, and analytical skills
- Proficiency in Excel and Autodesk Inventor estimating software
This is a full-time, office-based position
#estimator #manufacturing #engineering #mechanicalsystems #machinery #bespokeengineering #quotation #costing #logistics #automation #industrialdesign #pricing #inventor #technicalsales #projectengineering #careeropportunity
By applying for this position, you are agreeing for CVL:LDN to hold and process your personal data in accordance with our Privacy Policy. Your data will be shared with clients relevant to any roles that you have applied for with us. If at any time you wish to withdraw your consent, then please contact us.