Manufacturing Engineer

JRS Associates have partnered up with an exciting aerospace precision engineering company in Leicester to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to support high-value, complex manufacturing operations within a structured and forward-thinking environment. This role offers the opportunity to play a key part in New Product Development & Introduction (NPDI), continuous improvement initiatives, and day-to-day manufacturing excellence within a highly regulated aerospace/automotive setting. The Successful Manufacturing Engineer – Package: * Salary: £45,000 to £55,000 per annum * Shift Pattern: * Monday to Thursday: 08:00 – 16:30 & Friday: 08:00 – 14:00 * Office-based day shift role * Stable, long-term position within a respected precision engineering business * Opportunity to work on complex, high-quality aerospace components * Supportive engineering and operations team environment The Successful Manufacturing Engineer – Requirements: * Experience working within an Aerospace and/or Automotive production environment * HND or higher in Engineering (Electronic Engineering or similar preferred) * Excellent knowledge of CNC machining techniques * Strong understanding of methods of manufacture for complex components and assemblies * Ability to create, control, and maintain manufacturing documentation including: * Set-up packs * Stage drawings * SOPs and work instructions * Experience supporting NPDI gated processes, including: * Cost estimation * Manufacturing routes * Customer approvals * Confident using engineering software to create and validate CNC programs * CAD/CAM experience advantageous (SolidWorks / SolidWorks CAM preferred) * Ability to design and implement tooling and fixturing to support safe and efficient production * Strong problem-solving capability using structured methodologies (PFMEA, root cause analysis, etc.) * Experience supporting LEAN / CI / GEMBA activities * Able to interpret complex engineering drawings * Competent in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word, and Project * Confident working independently with strong organisational skills * Strong communication and interpersonal skills * Alignment with company values: Respect, Integrity, Safety & Excellence * Willingness to support internal and external audits and close out actions where required Apply now! Shortlisted candidates will receive a call within 3 hours during working hours to discuss the role further