Manufacturing Engineer in Coventry, West Midlands (County)

Manufacturing Engineer

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  • Coventry, West Midlands (County)
  • £36000 - £46000/annum
  • Engineering
  • Permanent
Date posted: 14/10/2026 15:21:56

Description

What 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

Job Details

Location Coventry, West Midlands (County)
Job Type Permanent
Language English
Salary £36000 - £46000/annum
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