Manufacturing Engineer

Location: CV30 Area

Hourly Rate: £25 per hour + holiday pay

Hours: Monday to Friday – normal day shift hours

Contract Length: 6-month contract

Contract Type: LTD or Umbrella (inside IR35)

Start Date: ASAP

Syntech Recruitment are looking for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for machining processes. The successful person will play a critical role in defining the best routes to manufacture, supporting shop floor teams, and reducing cost and lead time, without compromising on quality.

Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities:

Estimate machining and process times to meet design requirements with maximum efficiency

Develop, implement, and improve hands-on manufacturing processes for CNC milling and turning

Design and specify tooling, fixturing, and equipment—overseeing procurement and implementation

Provide cutting data to ensure optimal machine performance

Support shop floor teams with daily issue resolution and realisation of quoted times

Collaborate with quality and production teams to reduce the Cost of Poor Quality (CoPQ)

Communicate with the design authority to understand part intent and process requirements

Create routing and planning data for new or revised parts

Manufacturing Engineer Experience:

Essential:

A strong machine shop background with knowledge of milling, turning, tooling, and fixturing

Practical, hands-on approach to process improvement and cost reduction

Experience working within a formal quality framework

Strong problem-solving mindset and continuous improvement focus

Good PC and business system skillsPreferred:

Background in low-volume, high-precision manufacturing

Automotive, aerospace, or similar regulated industry experience

Understanding of gear form manufacturing and/or heat treatment processes

CAD/CAM experience (5-axis ideally)

Interested and available to start quickly? Get in touch today to secure your interview spot.

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