74 manufacturing jobs found in Solihull

Are you an Automotive Manufacturing Engineer with a background within Assembly Process, seeking a new challenge? Expleo are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, to support one of our leading automotive clients, based in Birmingham on a contract basis. This is a fantastic opportunity supporting designing, developing, and implementing new or revised processes for assembling component parts and sub-assemblies required for a finished product Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer: * Application of Lean Manufacturing and Design principles. * Feasibility of all designs to suit manufacturing build requirements - Design for Assembly (DFA). * Build process strategy for manufacturing. * Planning, developing and implementation of all written Processes for manufacturing. * Planning, developing and implementation of all tooling, jigs and fixtures for manufacturing. * Process Capability of all processes and equipment, including Dimensional Management applications. * Quality Planning...

Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head) Tewkesbury (on site) Aerospace/Advanced Manufacturing Inside IR35 £50 - £55 per hour THE ROLE - Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head) This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stand-out aerospace engineering business to support Sliding Head/Swiss Lathe Manufacturing. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll need to possess excellent experience in Sliding Head lathe practices and processes including programming and CAD/CAM knowledge. As an expert with Sliding Head machining, you should have knowledge of some of the following machines: Star ST38, Star SR10J, Star SW20, Citizen. DUTIES - Manufacturing Engineer (CNC Sliding Head) Authoring and approving manufacturing processes and process specifications Online and Offline programming for CNC Activities - Perform problem solving and root cause corrective actions (RCCA). Provide technical, machining task planning and authorisation. Advise and support daily shop-floor management...

Multi-Skilled Production Operative Ledbury Immediate Start! Join Our Client's Team! We're looking for enthusiastic and hands-on Manufacturing/Production Operatives to become part of our clients growing team. Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday: * 06:00 - 14:00 * 14:00 - 22:00 Training: Full training provided by our client Salary: Starting pay rate will be £13.00 per hour (weekly pay) & holiday pay About the Role As a Multi-Skilled Production Operative, you'll work across a variety of tasks including fabric welding, cutting, industrial sewing, assembly, and packing. Quality, safety, and timely delivery are at the heart of everything we do. You'll collaborate with a supportive team while also working independently to meet our high standards and customer expectations. Previous manufacturing experience is an advantage, but full training will be provided. Key Responsibilities * Carry out tasks such as fabric welding, cutting/slitting, industrial sewing, fabrication,...

Maintenance Technician Location: Solihull Shifts: 3-shift rotation or double days (37 hrs/week + overtime) Rates: £37.52 - £39.32 per hour (Umbrella), depending on shifts A world-leading automotive manufacturer in Solihull is seeking experienced Maintenance Technicians to support the production of prestige motor vehicles. The role begins on a contract basis, with the potential to progress to a permanent position after a minimum of 6 months. The Role As a Maintenance Technician, you will provide essential engineering maintenance support to maximise uptime and efficiency across advanced manufacturing systems, including robotics, welding, conveyors, and tooling. Key duties include: Preventive and corrective maintenance on plant and equipment Rapid fault diagnosis and root cause analysis Supporting continuous improvement, Kaizen, 5S and lean activities Maintaining compliance with PUWER and safety standards Delivering technical expertise to problem-solving initiatives What We’re...

Janauary 2026 Starts Maintenance Engineer - Electrical / Mechanical / Multi Skilled Location: West Midlands Shifts available: - Days - Double Days - 3 Shift Rotation - 4 Shift Rotation Contract: 6 Months Temp-to-Perm ------These roles are inside IR35------ The Role: We are looking to recruit several Multi-Skilled / Electrical or Mechanical Maintenance Engineers from a conveyor, automated, or fast-paced environment and you will be responsible for ensuring that all production and ancillary machinery, equipment, and power systems operate at maximum efficiency. You must have good electrical or mechanical skills and have prior experience working within a production maintenance capacity. Key Performance Indicators - Equipment reliability and performance - Plant Maintenance (TPM & PPM) Qualifications and Experience - Ideally you will have xxperience with automotive machinery maintenance and fault diagnoses - Mechanical / Electrical / Pneumatics experience - Indentured...

Electrical Design Engineer (Contract) Location: Hybrid, with occasional on‑site attendance Contract: 6-12 months IR35: Inside IR35 (Umbrella or PAYE) Expenses: Business travel expenses covered Role OverviewWe are seeking an Electrical Design Engineer with proven experience in Primary substation design to support ongoing transmission and distribution projects. The role involves delivering high‑quality technical designs, ensuring compliance with UK standards, and contributing to project milestones within a fast‑paced engineering environment. Key Responsibilities * Produce detailed designs for primary substation systems * Develop equipment specifications, cable calculations, earthing designs, and interface documentation * Ensure designs comply with DNO/TSO standards, BS/IEC regulations, and project‑specific requirements * Support design reviews, technical assurance processes, and multidisciplinary coordination * Provide technical input across project stages from concept...

Pertemps are currently recruiting for an experienced Production Manager to lead and manage all aspects of a busy manufacturing operation. You will be responsible for safety, quality, production output, cost control, delivery performance, and team development. You will take ownership of operational priorities, drive continuous improvement, and ensure production targets are met efficiently. Key Responsibilities: Lead Health, Safety, and Environmental compliance, including Zero Harm initiatives Drive quality standards through Zero Defects programs and process controls Plan and manage production throughput to meet schedules and customer requirements Oversee staffing levels, training, performance management, and absence Manage departmental budgets, labour costs, and daily production plans Implement Lean / Six Sigma tools to improve productivity and reduce waste Motivate and develop Team Leaders and Operators Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, HR, and Planning teams to meet...

The Role Translate projected forecasts, incoming volume, and work scopes into a production plan with a time-phased schedule. Manage the logistics of materials and inventory for production cell. Assemble schedule reporting regarding the shipment plan, the inventory plan, and the production plan. Identify current planned level of demand and create tactical production plans to meet the identified customer demand. Manage load levelling and bottleneck scheduling and utilize theory of constraints (TOC) for more accurate scheduling. Analyse production floor status through input/output control reporting. Schedule supply based on the product mix and provide accurate commitment dates to customer service team across multiple product lines. Calculates and maintains PTP levels, lead-time, and replenishment strategies.  Responsibilities  The creation of production plans for Flexo and Extrusion Machines and Assembly Department Works order release and placing orders with external suppliers...

Facilities Maintenance Engineer Day Shift - 40 hours per work Monday to Friday Equivalent Salary rate of £53.5k per annum 6 Month Contract Role Overview: We are seeking a Facilities Maintenance Supervisor to join our client in Coventry. The successful candidate will be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and ensuring the safe operation of electrical systems, and ancillary equipment across the facility. This role is critical to supporting production and site operations by minimizing downtime and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Key Responsibilities: * Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on electrical systems, plumbing networks, and ancillary equipment. * Diagnose and repair faults on electrical circuits, control panels, pumps, valves, and other facility infrastructure. * Maintain plumbing systems including water supply, drainage, and heating systems. * Support HVAC, compressed air, and other site utilities as required....

About the Role Seeking an experienced Mechanical Project Engineer to lead and deliver a portfolio of CAPEX projects at a major Upper Tier COMAH chemical manufacturing facility in the West Midlands. This role is critical in ensuring that site improvements, expansions, and asset upgrades are executed safely, efficiently, and in full compliance with stringent regulatory requirements. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in the chemical, process, or high‑hazard manufacturing industries, with demonstrable experience managing complex engineering projects from concept through to commissioning. Key Responsibilities Project Delivery & Execution Lead the full lifecycle of CAPEX projects, including feasibility assessment, scoping, front‑end engineering design, detailed engineering, procurement, construction, commissioning, and handover to operations. Oversee multiple concurrent projects, ranging from small asset upgrades to major plant modifications (£1M+). Compliance...

Homologation Engineer Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £33.98/hr (Inside IR35) Are you ready to make a significant impact in the automotive industry? This is your opportunity to join an innovative and forward-thinking company as a Homologation Engineer. This role is perfect for someone who thrives on solving complex challenges, working on cutting-edge projects, and contributing to the development of world-class vehicles. With a focus on vehicle efficiency and compliance, this position offers you the chance to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automotive engineering. What You Will Do: • Translate the Voice of the Customer, global regulations, and business goals into concise and actionable requirements for vehicle efficiency. • Author robust technical requirements to guide the engineering of innovative products, including the creation of appropriate test cases for validation. • Collaborate closely with commodity, compliance, legislation, and...

CFD Engineer Reference: (phone number removed) Umbrella Rate: £27.30/hr (Inside IR35) Are you ready to take your career to the next level in the exciting world of Computational Fluid Dynamics? This is your chance to join a forward-thinking company that thrives on innovation and precision engineering. As a CFD Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of cutting-edge projects, contributing to advancements in thermal analysis and fluid dynamics. This is more than just a job; it’s an opportunity to be part of a team that values expertise, creativity, and collaboration. What You Will Do: • Conduct detailed thermal CFD analysis using StarCCM+ to ensure robust design and system performance. • Manage and maintain simulation models, ensuring their accuracy and completeness. • Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including test engineers and technical specialists, to resolve technical issues. • Provide clear and concise reports that effectively communicate analysis results and...

Job Title: Administration Assistant Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, 6-9 month Fixed Term Contract and onsite Salary: £25,500 to £27,000 per annum ​ About the role Be the person who keeps everything running smoothly. We’re looking for an Administration Assistant to play a key role in supporting VSSS site operations during a busy period of delivery. This is a hands-on, fast-paced role where you’ll work closely with senior team members, helping remove administrative pressure so they can focus on programme delivery. This fixed-term opportunity offers great exposure to a live operational environment giving you the chance to build your organisational, coordination and stakeholder management skills while working at the centre of site activity. If you enjoy variety, take pride in being organised, and like being the person others rely on, this could be the perfect role for you. ​​ What you’ll get in return At NP Aerospace,...

Job Title: Vehicle Technical Advisor – Military Vehicles Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, 6 month Contract and onsite (6 months, long term sickness cover) Salary: £35,000 - £45,000 per annum FTC Please note: internally, this role is titled Technical Representative About the role We’re looking for a Technical Representative to support the delivery of the PMETS (Protected Mobility Engineering Technical Support) contract and provide expert vehicle support to the UK Ministry of Defence. ​ This is a 6-month fixed-term role covering a period of long-term sickness within the team, supporting ongoing operational requirements across the protected mobility fleet. ​ In this role, you’ll act as a technical authority for several of the UK’s protected mobility platforms, including Mastiff, Ridgeback, Wolfhound, Foxhound, Jackal and Coyote. You’ll work directly with MOD personnel, maintainers and users across the UK, helping...

Job Title: Vehicle Technician – Military Vehicle Systems Location: Coventry CV6 Vacancy Type: Full-time, Temp/Contract (6 months with potential extensions). Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Salary: £19 per hour (Fixed-Term Contract with benefits) Please note: We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive sufficient applications. ​ Build vehicles that save lives. NP Aerospace is assembling a team of skilled Vehicle Technicians to support high-priority defence programmes at our Coventry facility. This is an opportunity to work at the sharp edge of military vehicle integration — where precision, quality, and purpose come together. We are hiring multiple Vehicle Technicians to join our production teams immediately. These fixed-term roles offer meaningful, hands-on work with the potential for extension as programmes evolve. ​ Why join NP Aerospace? NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour systems and vehicle integration. From ballistic helmets to...

Job Title: Quality Inspector Location: Coventry, UK Core Hours: 08:00-16:35 (Mon–Thu) 08:00-15:10 (Fri). Vacancy Type: Full-time, Fixed Term (3–6 months) – onsite Salary: £25,000 per annum About the role We’re looking for an immediately available Quality Inspector to join NP Aerospace and support our Vehicle Systems, Services and Spares (VSSS) team, covering a period of long-term absence within the department. This is an excellent opportunity to contribute to a global armour technology manufacturer and play a key role in ensuring the quality and integrity of components used in military vehicle systems. You’ll support inspection and quality control activities that directly contribute to the reliability and safety of equipment used by defence organisations worldwide. You’ll thrive in this role if you’re detail-focused, methodical, and passionate about maintaining high standards. Working closely with engineering and production teams, you’ll help ensure that products meet...

Mechanical Fitter Salary: £33.23 p/h (umbrella rate)  Hours: 40 hours per week Contract: 14 weeks (mid July)  Shifts: 6:00am-2:30pm Location: Dudley About the Role: We’re looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to carry out stripping, overhauling and rebuilding trams.  You will be part of a dedicated workshop team responsible for stripping down tram components, inspecting and repairing mechanical systems, and rebuilding vehicles to a high safety and performance standard. What You’ll Be Doing: Mechanical fitter work carried out on trams (light rail, Urbos 3): Interior strip down of components including removing seats, seat covers, linings, grab poles, windows, doors, and rubber seals. Bogie & underframe work, disconnection and lifting of bogies, removing pipework and associated mechanical components Assist welders as needed (cleaning paint, prep work) Mechanical Modifications including grinding, cutting off bobtails, riveting, using bobtail guns, hydraulic tools, standard...

THE ROLE - Double Day shifts, 6 month fixed term contract My client is an engineering company who provide specialist production services to manufacturing industry - they are looking for an additional production operator. This would suit someone with some experience working on CNC machinery or other automated or semi-automated production equipment in an engineering or manufacturing environment. Full training will be given. This role involves working in a small team to set up, operate and monitor semi-automated production equipment. This includes carrying out pre-start checks and loading materials, ensuring operating parameters are maintained and performing visual quality inspections and machine checks as well as recording production data. Some routine maintenance tasks will also be required and responding to any issues. You will work to production schedules and communicate effectively across shifts and with colleagues, maintaining cleanliness and high standards of health and...

Job Title: Metal Finisher Location: Tamworth Hours: Mon-Thurs 7am-4pm Fri 7am-12pm Reference: ASPLIV Job Summary We are looking for a skilled and detail-oriented Metal Finisher to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, polishing, and finishing metal components to meet quality and aesthetic standards. You will play a key role in ensuring products are free from defects and ready for final use or delivery. Key Responsibilities Grind, sand, polish, and buff metal surfaces to achieve required finishes Remove burrs, sharp edges, and surface imperfections from metal parts Operate finishing tools and equipment such as grinders, polishers, and sanders Inspect finished components to ensure they meet quality and specification standards Apply coatings or treatments where required (e.g., painting, plating preparation) Follow technical drawings, job sheets, and work instructions Maintain tools and equipment, reporting any faults or maintenance needs Ensure all...

Do you have a background in design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures? One of the world's largest automotive manufacturers, is currently recruiting for a Facilities Engineer, to lead the design and delivery of bespoke test rigs and fixtures, in support of the core cycle plan across all the Engineering Lab test areas. These rigs will vary from component to system level, or full vehicle testing. Based in Warwickshire, you will be supporting, a dedicated and multidisciplinary team, on a contract basis. Responsibilities of the Facilities Engineer include: * Design test rigs and components using the 3DX toolset (Catia V6) from concept to delivery * Create 2D drawings for manufacture of parts at internal workshops and external suppliers * Liaise with customers to identify testing requirement * Manage and plan workload to ensure on time delivery of test rigs * Validation of designs using appropriate methods e.g., Hand Calculations, kinematics, MBS, FEA/CAE * Create...