Manufacturing Engineer

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with a passion for continuous improvement, process optimisation and solving complex manufacturing challenges? I want to talk to you! I am looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a global manufacturer of premium construction equipment, recognised for its innovative engineering and high-quality heavy machinery. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in improving manufacturing performance, supporting new product introductions and driving efficiencies within a modern, low-to-medium volume assembly environment. Manufacturing Engineer Permanent Competitive Salary Monday to Thursday, 6:15am – 4:15pm (Compressed Four-Day Week) Coventry Manufacturing Engineer Job Description • Drive continuous improvement initiatives across assembly and manufacturing operations, using Lean principles and structured problem-solving techniques to improve quality, efficiency and productivity. • Investigate and resolve manufacturing and build quality issues, implementing corrective actions and providing hands-on technical support to production. • Support new product introductions and engineering changes by carrying out feasibility reviews covering tooling, manufacturing processes, Health & Safety, labour requirements and production costs. • Develop, improve and maintain manufacturing processes, assembly instructions, tooling, risk assessments and visual management documentation. • Manage product configurations, Bills of Materials (BOMs) and ERP data, working closely with Design Engineering and Product Management to ensure manufacturing accuracy. • Deliver manufacturing improvements through Value Engineering, Design for Manufacture & Assembly (DFMA), Line Balancing, Takt Time optimisation, Time Studies and facility layout improvements to reduce cost, eliminate waste and improve production flow. Manufacturing Engineer Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications • Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within an assembly or mechanical manufacturing environment. • Strong knowledge of manufacturing engineering methodologies, including Value Engineering, DFMA, Line Balancing, Takt Time, Time Studies and facility layout optimisation. • Experience managing engineering change processes, product configurations and Bills of Materials (BOMs). • Experience using ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel for manufacturing analysis. • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings. • Strong problem-solving skills with experience applying Lean Manufacturing and structured continuous improvement techniques. If you feel like this is a good fit, please email me at