Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Mane Contract Services
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Location: Ashford
Job Description:

Our client are a leading engineering and manufacturing business providing specialist solutions across the aerospace, power generation, rail and oil & gas sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team on an initial 8-month contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly technical electro-mechanical manufacturing environment, supporting both existing production and new product introduction activities while driving Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the business.

Responsibilities

  • Support production and manufacturing cells with day-to-day engineering activities
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
  • Create and maintain SOPs, routings, and manufacturing documentation
  • Implement Standard Work and Lean tools including 5S, Visual Management, and one-piece flow
  • Improve manufacturing layouts and production flow
  • Support production data analysis and problem-solving activities
  • Lead improvement projects and CAPEX activities
  • Support NPI activities from release through to production
  • Participate in FRACAS, MRB, concessions, and change note activities
  • Develop PFMEAs, control plans, and process maps
  • Mentor production teams on manufacturing best practices

Requirements

  • 5+ years’ Manufacturing Engineering experience
  • Strong electro-mechanical manufacturing background
  • Experience within aerospace or other regulated industries preferred
  • Previous NPI experience
  • Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
  • Experience producing SOPs, PFMEAs, process maps, and control plans
  • Experience with MRP systems and manufacturing routings
  • Knowledge of 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and 8D problem-solving techniques
  • Strong technical problem-solving capability

If this position could be of interest, please apply or contact Freddie Southall at Mane Contract Services for more information.

F.Southall@Mane.co.uk

01923 470 714

Posted: May 23rd, 2026