Manufacturing Engineer

Company: D R Newitt Recruitment
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Manufacturing Engineer – FMCG Manufacturing

The Role

Are you a hands-on Continuous Improvement or Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment?

This role focuses on leading packaging trials, process optimisation and automation improvements across a high-volume manufacturing operation. You’ll work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Product Development to improve performance, efficiency and cost across production assets.

Key responsibilities include:

  • Leading and executing line trials and implementation projects
  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing assets
  • Ensuring packaging compatibility with automation and production equipment
  • Supporting new product introductions (NPI) into manufacturing
  • Improving efficiency, reducing waste and optimising configurations
  • Supporting new equipment introductions, FAT testing and validation
  • Troubleshooting packaging and production-related challenges
  • Championing GMP, quality and safety standards

About You

  • Experience in FMCG or Manufacturing
  • Strong CI mindset (Lean, OEE improvement, waste & cost reduction)
  • Comfortable leading factory trials and cross-functional projects
  • Self-motivated, analytical and solutions-focused

What’s on Offer

  • Company pension
  • Free Life Assurance
  • Attendance bonus
  • Enhanced family leave
  • Health cash plan
  • Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Free car parking
  • Employee discount platforms
  • On-site facilities and regular employee events

If you’re ready to take ownership of improvement projects and drive measurable operational impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.

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Posted: February 27th, 2026