Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Coventry, West Midlands

Salary: £55,000 - £65,000 per annum + Benefits

Hours: Monday to Friday, Days

About the Client

They are a leading provider of precision machining solutions to the automotive, heavy truck, rail, construction and trailer industries. With a strong reputation for delivering high-quality precision-engineered components, they are continuing to invest in their people, technology and manufacturing capabilities as part of their relocation and expansion into Coventry.

Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to act as the technical interface between customers, engineering and manufacturing, supporting new business opportunities, project launches and the successful delivery of customer requirements.

The Role

Reporting to the Technical Director, the Manufacturing Engineer will play a pivotal role in reviewing customer enquiries, assessing manufacturability, preparing technical quotations and supporting the introduction of new projects into production.

This position requires a strong understanding of CNC machining processes, engineering principles and customer requirements, along with the ability to work collaboratively across commercial and operational teams.

The successful candidate will help ensure that new opportunities are accurately costed, technically viable and delivered efficiently from enquiry through to production.

Key Responsibilities

Review customer RFQs, drawings, specifications and technical requirements.

Assess component manufacturability and identify potential manufacturing challenges or opportunities.

Define machining routes, cycle times, tooling requirements and production methods.

Liaise with customers to clarify technical requirements and provide engineering support.

Work closely with Design Engineers, CNC Programmers and Production teams to support project launches.

Prepare APQP and PPAP documentation for NPI

Identify opportunities for process improvements, cost reduction and value engineering.

Assist with feasibility studies and capacity assessments for new projects.

Participate in customer meetings and technical reviews when required.

Ensure all quotations and project information are documented and maintained accurately.

Support continuous improvement initiatives across engineering and manufacturing functions.Candidate Requirements

Essential

Proven experience in an Applications Engineer, Manufacturing Engine...