Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Salary: £40,000–£50,000 Location : Sheffield
Key Responsibilities: Design, develop, and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness Support production teams with troubleshooting and resolution of manufacturing issues Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, Six Sigma, where applicable) Assist with new product introduction (NPI), including process validation and documentation Work closely with production, quality, and design engineering teams to ensure smooth production flow Analyse production data and identify opportunities to improve KPIs such as yield, downtime, and scrap Develop and maintain work instructions, process documentation, and engineering standards Support tooling, equipment selection, and layout optimisation activities
Skills & Experience: Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineer or similar engineering role within a production environment Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles Experience with continuous improvement tools and lean manufacturing techniques Good problem-solving and root cause analysis skills Ability to read engineering drawings and use CAD (desirable) Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally Engineering degree or equivalent qualification preferred…