9 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...

We are presently looking to recruit an Account Manager for a Midlands based Automotive Supplier. The Account Manager will be responsible for all commercial activities across key automotive OEM’s, and will also have responsibility for generating quotations as well as engineering changes through the development phase through to launch. The successful Account Manager will be acting as the primary interface with the customer and therefore automotive experience is essential. Main responsibilities will include the following: *Maintain existing business and win new business within a specified Customer area. *Maximize profitability through negotiation with Customers, Purchasing and Engineering Departments. *Support Program Management with professional commercial liaison with Customer contacts to ensure all commercial issues are resolved prior to launch *Grow and maintain successful relationships with customers, decision makers and influencers Ideally, candidates will have previous...

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...

Job title: MIG welder Location: Peterlee, County Durham (travel & accommodation expenses) Job type: Contract 6 months Salary: £19.55 - £39.10 per hour Are you a skilled Welder based outside of Peterlee, County Durham? At Caterpillar, we believe the best talent shouldn't be limited by a commute. That's why we've launched a comprehensive travel and accommodation support package to help you join our award-winning site in Peterlee, wherever you are based. If you live further afield, you can access: Mileage support (40+ Miles): If your commute is over 40 miles, we will pay your mileage for every mile outside of that 40-mile radius (paid at the HMRC rate of £0.45 per mile). Accommodation allowance: If you live over 60 miles away and a daily commute isn't reasonable, we offer an Accommodation Grant of £50 per night to help cover your stay. Long-distance mileage: For those traveling over 60 miles, we still provide the mileage support for everything outside of your first 40...

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...

Location: Minworth, West Midlands Contract: Temporary Shift Pattern: Afternoon Shift – Monday to Friday, 2:00pm – 10:00pm Pay: £12.71/hr | Overtime: £16.32/hr (after 37.5 hours) About the Role: We are recruiting Production Operatives to join a high-performing team at our Minworth site. Working across a variety of manual and automated production lines, you will help meet production volume and quality targets while following strict Health & Safety and Quality standards. Key Responsibilities: * Follow all company Health, Safety, and Quality regulations, including Safe Systems of Work and Standard Operating Procedures * Understand and follow customer packaging specifications * Support production efficiency to meet hourly and daily targets * Follow guidance from your Line Leader for production processes * Ensure compliance with internal and external hygiene audits * Adhere to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and clean-as-you-go standards * Assist in the...

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...