Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Tamworth  

Salary: £35-40k dependent on experience

We are currently working with a group of companies that delivers precision cut ground gears, splines threads and gauges as well as tooling to meet the exacting specifications of industries including automotive, aerospace, motorsport, oil and gas, marine and defence.  

Manufacturing Engineer Overview:

The Manufacturing Engineer will join a team of 5 in the drawing office, focusing on producing high-quality 2D engineering drawings and 3D models to support the manufacture of components. The role also involves proposing cost-effective manufacturing solutions and identifying ways to minimise production costs while maintaining quality.  

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities:

• Understanding customer requirements by studying drawings and discussing requirements with the customer's technical staff.  
• Considering specific customer requirements related to heat treatment, surface finish and dimensional tolerances.  
• Understanding interfaces, mating, tolerances and fits to other process equipment.  
• Working with manufacturing departments to ensure they can meet drawing tolerances and accuracies.  
• Producing drawings to a consistent standard with clear notes and explosions of complex details.  
• Marking up drawings for internal engineers and sub-contract manufacturers to enable accurate production of finished components.  
• Checking that manufactured or measured parts do not interfere with fixtures, jigs or holding devices.  
• Working with the purchasing department to use stock or standard materials with acceptable lead times.  
• Designing new tooling and fixtures.  
• Reviewing customer designs and issuing instructions to the shop floor.  
• Efficiently issuing, storing and archiving designs, calculations and drawings.   

Manufacturing Engineer Requirements:

• Qualified to HNC/HND/Degree standard in Mechanical Engineering or having relevant experience.  
• Proficient in using AutoCAD and/or Creo and Microsoft Office.  
• Capable of working alone and liaising efficiently with internal and external parties.  
• An in-depth understanding of design for manufacture and manufacturing processes.  
• Machining knowledge to understand manufacturing routes.   

Manufacturing Engineer Desirable Experience:

• Apprenticeship trained (engineering).  
• Experience in the automotive, power transmission, gear, and calibration industries.  

Working Hours:

• Monday to Thursday: 08:00hrs to 17:00hrs 
• Friday: 08:00hrs to 13:00hrs   

If you are interested in applying for the role you can apply direct from this advert or reach out to Max Sinclair (phone number removed) or email (url removed)