Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Owen Daniels
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Location: Nottingham
Job Description:

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with a strong Continuous Improvement mindset? Do you enjoy getting hands‑on with process improvement, scrap reduction, and structured engineering projects in busy manufacturing environments?

If so, a rapidly growing manufacturing business in Nottingham is looking to bring on board Manufacturing Engineers to support their expanding engineering team. You will play a key role within the Manufacturing Engineering team, focusing on continuous improvement, process optimisation, and operational efficiency across the site.

Permanent Position

ASAP Start – Mostly Site-Based

08:00 – 16:15 Monday–Friday

Nottingham

Key Responsibilities

  • Driving continuous improvement initiatives to reduce waste, scrap, and manufacturing costs.
  • Improving manufacturing processes and procedures to increase efficiency and performance.
  • Delivering structured improvement projects across plant operations.
  • Providing strong engineering problem‑solving support within a busy shop‑floor environment.
  • Supporting the site’s drive toward improved quality, delivery, and process stability.

Essential Experience / Skills / Qualifications

  • Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role within a structured manufacturing environment.
  • Strong Continuous Improvement background (Lean / Six Sigma experience preferred; Green or Black Belt advantageous but not essential).
  • Experience within industries such as automotive, aerospace, rail, or similar process‑driven manufacturing environments.
  • Strong understanding of manufacturing processes with the ability to quickly assess and improve them.
  • Experience with robotics (ABB), CNC programming, or coatings would be advantageous but not essential.
  • Strong engineering problem‑solving and analytical skills.

Company Benefits

  • Performance‑related bonus scheme (paid quarterly).
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with long service.
  • Hybrid working policy: 3 days working from home every fortnight.
  • Clean, modern, and professional manufacturing environment.
  • Opportunity to work within a growing engineering team on high‑impact improvement projects.
  • Long‑term career development within a rapidly expanding business.

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Posted: April 17th, 2026