Manufacturing Engineer

Advertised by Elite Hire

Location
Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Salary
£36,000 - £46,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
14 October 2026
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Job description

What you will do

  • Improve production processes to raise output and cut waste, scrap and downtime
  • Lead continuous improvement projects using lean tools (5S, SMED, value stream mapping)
  • Write and update work instructions, routings and process documents
  • Introduce new products and equipment onto the shop floor
  • Investigate production problems and put lasting fixes in place
  • Work with quality, maintenance and production teams to hit targets

What you need

  • Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, or equivalent experience
  • 2+ years as a manufacturing, production or process engineer
  • Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools
  • Able to read engineering drawings
  • Hands-on, practical approach and confidence on the shop floor

Nice to have

  • Six Sigma Green Belt
  • CAD skills (SolidWorks or AutoCAD)
  • Experience with PFMEA and control plans

Reference 225725497

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