Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Senior Manufacturing Engineer Willenhall Up to £60,000 Days Permanent Pension + Healthcare + Bonuses + Benefits package Through continued growth, a well-established manufacturing company is looking for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their Engineering team, driving best-practice methods of manufacture using Lean principles. This is a fantastic opportunity for a seasoned engineer with strong CNC programming and precision machining experience to take a lead role in NPI, process improvement, and technical customer engagement across Aerospace and Automotive sectors. The Role: * Direct best methods of manufacture and provide technical engineering support to production and quality teams * Lead internal and front-end engineering initiatives to drive business growth * Support the New Business team with technical presentations and engineering solutions for prospective customers * Lead technical discussions with customers and provide resolutions/recovery plans for engineering issues * Produce in-depth timing plans to support NPI projects * Plan and design manufacturing processes to the shopfloor, including programming CNC milling and turning machines * Design and introduce process documentation in line with the company BMS * Quote job requests for lead-time and cost * Manage the introduction of new manufacturing capability into the workshop * Drive continuous improvement and waste reduction programmes * Support Quality with metrology methods and non-conformance investigations * Produce 3D models, drawings, and fixture/work-holding designs What We're Looking For: * Minimum 10 years' experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or Supervisor * Strong background in a subcontract machine shop and precision engineering environment * High-level CNC programming competency in Fanuc/Heidenhain languages, covering both turning and milling (ideally up to 5-axis/3+2) * Experience in 3D modelling, ideally Solidworks and Visi/VISI CAM * Strong knowledge of GD&T and drawing standards * Solid understanding of materials, metrology, surface treatments, and hardness methods * Knowledge of tooling, fixtures, and Lean manufacturing principles * HNC in Mechanical Engineering * Experience within Aerospace & Automotive sectors, including APQP/PFMEA * Knowledge of ISO9001/AS9100 standards desirable What's On Offer: * Salary up to £60,000 * Permanent, senior-level position with a well-established precision engineering employer * A key role shaping manufacturing processes and driving continuous improvement across the business Interested in finding out more? Apply today or get in touch for a confidential chat about the role