Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description:

JRS Associates have partnered up with an exciting aerospace precision engineering company in Leicester to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to support high-value, complex manufacturing operations within a structured and forward-thinking environment.

This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI), continuous improvement initiatives, and day-to-day manufacturing excellence within a highly regulated aerospace/automotive setting.

The Successful Manufacturing Engineer – Package:

• Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum

• Shift Pattern:

  • Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30 & Friday: 08:00 – 14:00

• Office-based day shift role

• Stable, long-term position within a respected precision engineering business

• Opportunity to work on complex, high-quality aerospace components

• Supportive engineering and operations team environment

The Successful Manufacturing Engineer – Requirements:

• Experience working within an Aerospace and/or Automotive production environment

• HND or higher in Engineering (Electronic Engineering or similar preferred)

• Excellent knowledge of CNC machining techniques

• Strong understanding of methods of manufacture for complex components and assemblies

• Ability to create, control, and maintain manufacturing documentation including:

  • Set-up packs

  • Stage drawings

  • SOPs and work instructions

• Experience supporting NPDI gated processes, including:

  • Cost estimation

  • Manufacturing routes

  • Customer approvals

• Confident using engineering software to create and validate CNC programs

• CAD/CAM experience advantageous (SolidWorks / SolidWorks CAM preferred)

• Ability to design and implement tooling and fixturing to support safe and efficient production

• Strong problem-solving capability using structured methodologies (PFMEA, root cause analysis, etc.)

• Experience supporting LEAN / CI / GEMBA activities

• Able to interpret complex engineering drawings

• Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Project

• Confident working independently with strong organisational skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

• Alignment with company values: Respect, Integrity, Safety & Excellence

• Willingness to support internal and external audits and close out actions where required

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