Owen Daniels
Manufacturing Engineer
Manufacturing Engineer at Owen Daniels, based in Leicester, East Midlands, paying £55,000 - £58,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £55,000 - £58,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Leicester, East Midlands
- Closing date
- Sector
- CNC Machinist
About 51% above the going rate for cnc machinist
Reference 57498209
About the role
Manufacturing Engineer
Permanent
8am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am – 2pm on Friday
Leicestershire
Manufacturing Engineer
Job Description
- Attend daily operations meetings, resolve manufacturing issues and support improvements to production processes.
- Produce and maintain manufacturing documentation, including drawings, work instructions, SOPs and set-up packs.
- Support new product introduction (NPDI), including cost estimates, manufacturing routes, customer approvals and tooling requirements.
- Create and validate CNC programmes, ensuring production meets quality standards, cycle times and efficiency targets.
- Drive continuous improvement through LEAN activities, root cause analysis, PFMEA and working with suppliers and customers to resolve issues.
Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications
- Experience working in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment.
- HND or higher in Engineering or a similar discipline.
- Strong knowledge of CNC machining, manufacturing methods and interpreting complex engineering drawings.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software, ideally SolidWorks/CAM, and confident using Microsoft Office.
- Good communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to work independently and maintain high standards of safety and quality.
If you feel you’re a good fit for this position, please click ‘apply’
Reference: 57498209 · Posted 1 week ago · Closes 8 Dec 2026 · Listed via Owen Daniels
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