Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Owen Daniels
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Location: Leicester Forest East
Job Description:

Our client, a leading manufacturing business, is looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing organisation. The ideal candidate will have strong NPI/New Product Introduction experience and be well‑versed in creating CNC/CADCAM programs. The successful candidate will also have a strong understanding of CNC machining and previous experience working within a high‑precision industry with metal components.

Manufacturing Engineer

Permanent

Salary: £45,000 – £55,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Working hours: 8am – 4:30pm Monday to Thursday, 8am – 2pm on Friday

Location: Leicester

Job Description

  • Creating CNC/CADCAM programs for CNC Mill‑Turn machines
  • Managing New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensuring components are delivered on time and within budget
  • Improving existing manufacturing processes to achieve measured productivity improvements
  • Liaising with other departments to ensure all aspects of engineering projects are completed on time and resolving any process‑related issues
  • Producing detailed documentation, set‑up packs, SOPs, etc.
  • Supporting production with daily problem‑solving and ensuring permanent solutions are put in place

Essential Skills/Experience/Qualifications

  • Strong experience working within a manufacturing engineering/CADCAM position
  • Well‑versed in creating programmes for Mill‑Turn machines
  • Experience working within a high‑precision industry (aerospace, nuclear, F1, etc.)
  • Accomplished managing NPI/New Product Introduction

Company Benefits

  • 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, increasing with length of service
  • 4% pension contribution
  • Death in service benefit x2 salary
  • Access to a health cash plan
  • Internal and external training and development
  • Occupational sick pay eligibility
  • Access to Perkbox

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Posted: March 2nd, 2026