Company: Nasmyth Group

Apply for the Manufacturing Engineer – Hinckley (Nasmyth Henton)

Location: Hinckley

Job Description:

Pay: £45,000.00 – £48,000.00 per yearHours of work: 37 per week

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will:-

Duties

Design and optimise production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and support sustainable manufacturing.
Resolve technical and production problems, including selecting and validating precision tools for CNC machines.
Provide technical support for 3,4 and 5-axis milling operations.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Production, CI, Quality, Engineering) to streamline workflow and improve product quality.
Able to produce engineering quotations.
Maintain and develop manufacturing processes to ensure safety, reliability, and operational effectiveness.
Lead and participate in Continuous Improvement projects, using methodologies such as Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, 5S, and root cause analysis.
Create and maintain engineering documentation (process plans, work instructions, tooling guides, etc.).
Ensure all activities comply with aerospace quality requirements and regulatory standards.
Support troubleshooting of production issues and implement corrective actions.

Requirements

High attention to detail with strong analytic and problem-solving capability.
Confident, motivated, and able to work independently or collaboratively.
Strong organisational and project management skills.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Flexible and willing to travel to support other facilities.
Commitment to continuous improvement and operational excellence
Willingness to travel to other Nasmyth sites as required to support group-wide engineering and CI initiatives.
Full UK driving licence

Qualifications

Degree in engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Production, or related field) or equivalent time-served engineering background.
Experience in aerospace, precision engineering, or complex machining environments.
Strong knowledge of 4- and 5-axis CNC milling operations and machining principles.
Demonstrable experience in process optimisation, tooling selection, fixture design, and NPI or engineering improvement projects.
Proficiency with CAD/CAM systems and interpreting engineering drawings.
Understanding of aerospace quality systems (AS9100, NADCAP, etc.) is advantageous.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

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Posted: May 28th, 2026