Manufacturing Engineer

Company: WIKA Group
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Location: East Hagbourne
Job Description:

Responsibilities

  • Support day‑to‑day manufacturing operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions.
  • Monitor process performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements in quality, throughput, and cost.
  • Ensure processes remain stable, capable, and aligned with production requirements.
  • Design, specify, and source tooling, jigs, and fixtures to improve repeatability and operator ergonomics.
  • Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to validate tooling performance and ensure readiness for production.
  • Maintain documentation and lifecycle management for all process‑related equipment.
  • Lead the industrialisation of new products introductions, ensuring smooth transition from R&D to Operations.
  • Develop and validate manufacturing methods, including PFMEAs, control plans, and process capability studies.
  • Support design‑for‑manufacture (DFM) activities with engineering teams.
  • Create, update, and maintain clear, accurate work instructions and standard operating procedures.
  • Ensure documentation reflects current best practices and complies with quality and regulatory requirements.
  • Train operators and technicians on new or updated processes.
  • Own the creation and maintenance of ERP routings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
  • Ensure manufacturing master data accurately represents real‑world processes and supports efficient planning.
  • Collaborate with planning, supply chain, and engineering to maintain configuration control.
  • Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver robust manufacturing solutions.
  • Participate in cross‑functional problem‑solving activities, including root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.
  • Support R&D with new process development as required.
  • Support audits, customer visits, and internal reviews with process expertise.

Qualifications

  • Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace, or similar) or equivalent professional training and experience.
  • Hands‑on experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.
  • Proven ability to develop, optimise, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes.
  • Experience designing or specifying tooling, jigs, and fixtures.
  • Familiarity with process industrialisation and New Product Introduction (NPI).
  • Strong capability in creating and maintaining work instructions, standard operating procedures, and other process documentation.

Benefits

  • Work‑life integration
  • Pension scheme
  • Good development opportunities
  • Employee discounts
  • Attractive remuneration system

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Posted: July 6th, 2026