Manufacturing Engineer
CV-LibraryRugby, WarwickshirecontractPosted: 22 April 2026
Apply NowManufacturing Engineer - CNC / Production Readiness
📍 Rugby, Warwickshire (on‑site)
đź’Ľ Contract | Inside IR35
⏳ 12 months (likely extension)
đź’· ÂŁ48 per hour
An exciting opportunity has opened up for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in bringing a new product into production within a purpose‑built manufacturing facility.
This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you'll be shaping how products are made - from early process design through to factory readiness, commissioning, and stable production. You'll sit at the centre of engineering, operations, quality and leadership, helping ensure new equipment, processes and layouts are introduced safely, efficiently, and right first time.
What you'll be doing
Leading manufacturing readiness activities for a new product introduction
Designing, developing and optimising CNC machining processes to drive quality and repeatability
Scoping and delivering capital equipment projects from business case through installation and handover
Supporting factory layout design, workflow optimisation and equipment placement
Analysing production capacity, constraints and flow to identify practical improvements
Owning PFMEAs and process controls in line with APQP principles
Presenting improvement proposals and investment cases to senior stakeholders
Overseeing contractor activities during installation and commissioning phases
Mentoring and supporting other engineers within the team
What we're looking for
Strong background in manufacturing or industrial engineering
Proven experience in CNC machining and process development
Experience with production readiness, APQP, PFMEA and capital equipment delivery
Ability to design tooling and concepts using CAD (Creo preferred)
Confident working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
Strong communication skills - comfortable engaging engineers, operators and senior leaders
Structured, organised and proactive with a problem‑solving mindset
Comfortable balancing safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives
Why apply?
Be part of a major new product introduction from the ground up
Work in a state‑of‑the‑art facility with modern manufacturing challenges
Real influence over processes, layouts and investment decisions
Competitive day rate on a long‑term, stable contract📌 Start: Late April
📌 Location: Rugby (on‑site)
đź“Ś Status: Inside IR35
If you're a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys taking ownership, improving how things are built, and getting new production lines right first time - this is a role well worth having a conversation about.
👉 Apply or get in touch for more details.
Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.
To find out more about Progressive please visit
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales
📍 Rugby, Warwickshire (on‑site)
đź’Ľ Contract | Inside IR35
⏳ 12 months (likely extension)
đź’· ÂŁ48 per hour
An exciting opportunity has opened up for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in bringing a new product into production within a purpose‑built manufacturing facility.
This is a hands‑on, high‑impact role where you'll be shaping how products are made - from early process design through to factory readiness, commissioning, and stable production. You'll sit at the centre of engineering, operations, quality and leadership, helping ensure new equipment, processes and layouts are introduced safely, efficiently, and right first time.
What you'll be doing
Leading manufacturing readiness activities for a new product introduction
Designing, developing and optimising CNC machining processes to drive quality and repeatability
Scoping and delivering capital equipment projects from business case through installation and handover
Supporting factory layout design, workflow optimisation and equipment placement
Analysing production capacity, constraints and flow to identify practical improvements
Owning PFMEAs and process controls in line with APQP principles
Presenting improvement proposals and investment cases to senior stakeholders
Overseeing contractor activities during installation and commissioning phases
Mentoring and supporting other engineers within the team
What we're looking for
Strong background in manufacturing or industrial engineering
Proven experience in CNC machining and process development
Experience with production readiness, APQP, PFMEA and capital equipment delivery
Ability to design tooling and concepts using CAD (Creo preferred)
Confident working cross‑functionally in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
Strong communication skills - comfortable engaging engineers, operators and senior leaders
Structured, organised and proactive with a problem‑solving mindset
Comfortable balancing safety, quality, delivery and cost objectives
Why apply?
Be part of a major new product introduction from the ground up
Work in a state‑of‑the‑art facility with modern manufacturing challenges
Real influence over processes, layouts and investment decisions
Competitive day rate on a long‑term, stable contract📌 Start: Late April
📌 Location: Rugby (on‑site)
đź“Ś Status: Inside IR35
If you're a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys taking ownership, improving how things are built, and getting new production lines right first time - this is a role well worth having a conversation about.
👉 Apply or get in touch for more details.
Please click to find out more about our Key Information Documents. Please note that the documents provided contain generic information. If we are successful in finding you an assignment, you will receive a Key Information Document which will be specific to the vendor set-up you have chosen and your placement.
To find out more about Progressive please visit
Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC(phone number removed) England and Wales