Envisage Group Limited
Manufacturing Engineer

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Coventry, UK (Onsite)
Salary + Benefits
£35,000 – £42,500 per annum (Fixed-Term Contract) or £200 – £250 per day (Ltd Company Contractor – Outside IR35)
Shift Pattern / Working Hours
- Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 16:35
- Friday: 08:00 – 15:10
Must hold active UK Security Clearance
An established engineering organisation operating within the defence manufacturing sector is seeking immediately available Manufacturing Engineers to support a six-month programme.
The role focuses on the introduction, industrialisation, and continuous improvement of vehicle-related protection systems used primarily on military platforms.
Working within a highly regulated and technically demanding environment, you will ensure products are manufacturable, repeatable, cost-effective, and compliant with defence standards.
This position offers the opportunity to contribute directly to programmes delivering critical protection solutions, while developing your expertise within an advanced manufacturing setting.
Both fixed-term and day-rate engagement options are available.
Key Responsibilities
- Manufacturing Readiness & Product Introduction
- Act as the manufacturing engineering interface for vehicle protection products
- Lead manufacturing readiness and industrialisation activities
- Introduce new products into production using design for manufacture principles
- Support prototyping, initial production runs, tooling, and equipment implementation
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Process Development & Continuous Improvement
- Develop, optimise, and standardise manufacturing processes
- Drive improvements in cost, flow, quality, and repeatability
- Support production of composite, press-moulded, and machined components
- Apply Lean manufacturing principles to improve operational performance
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Technical Problem Solving & Collaboration
- Resolve technical and process-related issues within production
- Apply structured problem-solving methodologies (e.g., 5 Whys, Ishikawa, 8D)
- Work collaboratively with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Programme teams
- Develop and maintain clear manufacturing documentation
The Person
- Proven experience operating as a Manufacturing Engineer within production environments
- Strong understanding and practical application of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles
- Experience supporting industrialisation of engineered products within vehicle, defence, aerospace, or comparable sectors
- Confident using structured problem-solving tools and methodologies
- Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced, engineering-led environment
- Clear communication skills and a collaborative working approach
- Must hold active UK Security Clearance


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This is an excellent opportunity to join a technically advanced manufacturing organisation delivering critical protection systems within a highly regulated sector. If you are a proactive Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on improving processes and driving production excellence, we would welcome your application.
If this role sounds like the perfect fit for your skills and experience, please get in touch with Envisage Recruitment today. Submit your CV and a cover letter to nmellor@envisgae-recruit.com or call me on 07912043014 for more information.
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