Manufacturing Engineer

Are you a detail-driven engineer with a passion for innovation and process improvement?

Join a dynamic team at the forefront of defence technology, where your expertise will help deliver cutting-edge protection products-from armour plates to shields and helmets.

This is a unique opportunity to make a tangible impact in a fast-paced, high-tech environment, working alongside engineering, quality, and project teams to bring new products to life and enhance existing manufacturing processes.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead manufacturing readiness reviews and process development
Collaborate across Operations, Programme, and Engineering teams to support new product introduction
Drive continuous improvement initiatives including single-piece flow and cost reduction
Apply Lean methodologies (5S, line balancing, flow, etc.)
Evaluate CAD models and oversee prototyping and initial production runs
Develop and optimise press and CNC programmes
Ensure accuracy of BOMs and support safety and training initiatives
Liaise with tooling and equipment suppliers to meet project deadlines

What We're Looking For

Proven experience in manufacturing engineering across diverse operational environments
Strong understanding of Lean principles and practical problem-solving (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D)
Hands-on experience with press moulding and CNC machining
Ability to lead process improvements and support cross-functional teams

Why Join Us?

Coventry, UK Mon-Thu: 08:00-16:35 | Fri: 08:00-15:10
Discretionary Half-Year Bonus
25 Days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays + Holiday Purchase Scheme
Paid Leave for Reservists & Cadet Force Adult Volunteers
Life Cover - 3x Base Salary
BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan
Pension - 9% Combined ContributionIf you're ready to take on a rewarding challenge in the defence sector and help shape the future of protective technologies, we'd love to hear from you.

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