Manufacturing Engineer
CV-LibraryCoventry, West Midlands (County)permanentPosted: 14 October 2026
Apply NowWhat you will do
* Improve production processes to raise output and cut waste, scrap and downtime
* Lead continuous improvement projects using lean tools (5S, SMED, value stream mapping)
* Write and update work instructions, routings and process documents
* Introduce new products and equipment onto the shop floor
* Investigate production problems and put lasting fixes in place
* Work with quality, maintenance and production teams to hit targets
What you need
* Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, or equivalent experience
* 2+ years as a manufacturing, production or process engineer
* Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools
* Able to read engineering drawings
* Hands-on, practical approach and confidence on the shop floor
Nice to have
* Six Sigma Green Belt
* CAD skills (SolidWorks or AutoCAD)
* Experience with PFMEA and control plans
* Improve production processes to raise output and cut waste, scrap and downtime
* Lead continuous improvement projects using lean tools (5S, SMED, value stream mapping)
* Write and update work instructions, routings and process documents
* Introduce new products and equipment onto the shop floor
* Investigate production problems and put lasting fixes in place
* Work with quality, maintenance and production teams to hit targets
What you need
* Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, or equivalent experience
* 2+ years as a manufacturing, production or process engineer
* Working knowledge of lean manufacturing and problem-solving tools
* Able to read engineering drawings
* Hands-on, practical approach and confidence on the shop floor
Nice to have
* Six Sigma Green Belt
* CAD skills (SolidWorks or AutoCAD)
* Experience with PFMEA and control plans