Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Optima UK
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Location: Hinckley
Job Description:

Overview

Location: Leicester

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00–16:30 | Friday 08:00–14:00

Salary: £45,000–£55,000 per year

About the Company

A precision engineering business operating within regulated manufacturing environments, supporting complex machining and production activities for the Aerospace sector.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to support machining, production, and new product introduction activities within a precision manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

  • Support daily operations meetings and take ownership of Manufacturing Engineering issues
  • Create and control manufacturing documentation including SOPs, set-up packs and work instructions
  • Support NPDI activities including cost estimates, manufacturing routes and customer approvals
  • Ensure tooling and fixturing is available to support safe and efficient production
  • Create and validate CNC programs to meet quality and cycle time requirements
  • Support LEAN and continuous improvement activities across EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery
  • Apply structured problem-solving methods to improve process and quality capability
  • Support internal and external audits and implement corrective actions

Qualifications

  • Experience within an Aerospace production environment
  • HND or higher in Electronic Engineering or similar
  • Strong knowledge of CNC machining techniques
  • Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings
  • CAD / CAM experience (SolidWorks / CAM preferred)
  • Competent in Microsoft Office
  • Able to work independently and use own initiative
  • Aligned to company values including Respect, Integrity, Safety and Excellence

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Posted: June 16th, 2026