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 DoingLead manufacturing readiness reviews and process developmentCollaborate across Operations, Programme, and Engineering teams to support new product introductionDrive continuous improvement initiatives including single-piece flow and cost reductionApply Lean methodologies (5S, line balancing, flow, etc.)Evaluate CAD models and oversee prototyping and initial production runsDevelop and optimise press and CNC programmesEnsure accuracy of BOMs and support safety and training initiativesLiaise with tooling and equipment suppliers to meet project deadlinesWhat We''re Looking ForProven experience in manufacturing engineering across diverse operational environmentsStrong understanding of Lean principles and practical problem-solving (5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D)Hands-on experience with press moulding and CNC machiningAbility to lead process improvements and support cross-functional teamsWhy Join Us?Coventry, UK Mon-Thu: 08:00-16:35 Fri: 08:00-15:10Discretionary Half-Ye