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Manufacturing Engineer

Willenhall
4 weeks ago
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JRS Associates have partnered up with a market-leading precision engineering company to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer. This role offers an exciting opportunity to join a business where you’ll play a key part in new product introduction, CNC programming, and continuous improvement within a high-performance aerospace and precision machining environment.

The Successful Manufacturing Engineer - Package



Salary: £45,000 to £60,000 per annum

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Hours: Days, Full-time, permanent

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Excellent career progression opportunities

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Long-term job security in a growing aerospace engineering company

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Company benefits package

The Successful Manufacturing Engineer - Requirements

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll be responsible for supporting the full production lifecycle – from design and NPI to process planning and shopfloor support. Your responsibilities will include:

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Planning and designing efficient manufacturing processes with a focus on lean and waste reduction.

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Producing accurate stage drawings, set-up packs, SOPs, and detailed documentation.

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Creating accurate cost and lead-time quotes.

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Providing strong support for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.

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Generating and proving out offline programs for CNC milling and turning (3-, 4-, and 5-axis).

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Designing tooling and fixtures to enhance machining capabilities.

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Supporting quality activities such as PFMEA and non-conformance investigations.

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Working closely with machinists to resolve daily issues and implement corrective actions.

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Ensuring components are delivered on-time, to spec, and within budget.

The Successful Manufacturing Engineer - Experience & Skills Required:

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HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).

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Strong CNC programming experience (milling & turning, 3–5 axis).

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Proficient in CAD/CAM packages (VISI, SolidWorks, etc.).

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Knowledge of ISO9001 & AS9100 standards.

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Experience within Aerospace or Automotive environments.

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Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing, 5S, and process improvement.

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Fixture design and 3D modelling experience (desirable).

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Computer literate (MS Word, Excel).

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If you’re an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenge in aerospace or precision engineering, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply now! Shortlisted candidates will receive a call within 3 hours during working hours to discuss the role further

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