Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for shop floor operations within a high-precision manufacturing environment. The role focuses on developing and maintaining process documentation, tooling guidance, critical checks, and maintenance programs. The Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate with operations and cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop, review, and improve manufacturing work instructions and tooling documentation.
• Collaborate with operations, IT, tooling, supply chain, and maintenance teams to ensure successful implementation of process improvements.
• Investigate and develop new processes, methods, and layouts to enhance equipment flexibility and throughput.
• Identify process inefficiencies and propose solutions for improvement.
• Assist senior engineers with project tasks, resource management, and workflow optimization.
• Investigate non-conformities and implement corrective actions within production tooling or processes.
• Collect and analyse production data (downtime, cycle times, throughput) to support KPI tracking and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair services to keep equipment operational.
• Support structured problem-solving initiatives linked to projects and day-to-day manufacturing challenges.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety, and Energy procedures.
• Maintain tooling and equipment master data within digital systems (SAP/ERP).
• Conduct time and motion studies, workflow analysis, line balancing, capacity analysis, and process mapping to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.

Education and Qualifications

• Minimum HND in a mechanical or manufacturing discipline.
• Significant CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred).
• Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Statistical Process Control training advantageous.
• Higher qualifications considered where relevant experience is demonstrated.

Skills and Personal Qualities

• Strong communication skills, able to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
• Team player, capable of working effectively within a matrix environment.
• Analytical, innovative, goal-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
• Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.

Experience and Knowledge

• Experience creating manufacturing work instructions and inspection documentation.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and apply basic metrology skills.
• Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes, including surface finishing of metal components (Aerospace experience desirable).
• Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), ERP/MRP systems, and MS Office.
• Experience in leveraging digital systems and automation tools to optimise manufacturing processes.

Working Conditions

• Flexible working hours may be required, including potential shifts, evenings, or weekends during critical project phases.
• Office-based role with significant time spent in production areas, exposure to chemicals possible.
• Occasional travel to other sites within the business group may be required.

Additional Requirements

• Right to live and work in the UK unrestricted.
• Completion of mandatory training programs.
• No direct reports.

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