Manufacturing Engineer – Tallington
Location
Country: United Kingdom
City: Peterborough
Role Overview
The Manufacturing Engineer will support the development, optimisation and continuous improvement of Cubis Systems’ manufacturing processes at the Tallington site. The role combines hands‑on process engineering with design responsibilities, contributing to new product development (NPD), tooling design, production layouts, and the introduction of new manufacturing technologies. The successful candidate will work closely with the CAPEX & Process Engineering Manager.
Responsibilities
- Manage cross‑functional improvement projects, equipment installations and site upgrades, ensuring delivery on time, on budget, and to required safety and quality standards.
- Carry out time studies, develop standard work and update ERP data to improve manufacturing accuracy, planning and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate BOMs, routings, labour times and manufacturing data to support effective planning, costing and production control.
- Identify opportunities to enhance productivity, reduce waste and improve operational performance across the site.
- Promote Lean methodologies, supporting 5S, CI events and waste‑reduction activities.
- Use Gantt charts and gateway reviews to control project progress and oversee contractors to ensure compliance with safety and technical requirements.
- Produce capital expenditure proposals with supporting justification and track progress through approval and implementation.
- Support new product introductions and engineering projects through trials, validation, troubleshooting and process documentation.
- Provide practical shop‑floor design assistance, including CAD updates, tooling/fixture design and production issue resolution.
- Support all engineering related activities as required.
- Provision of work instructions, training material and other documentation for new or modified processes.
- Process troubleshooting and development within ERP system and production.
- Other projects as defined appropriate including CRH based projects and initiatives.
Qualifications
- Educated to HNC/HND level (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline or equivalent experience (Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering).
- Experience within a manufacturing/industrial engineering role in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
- Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred).
- Use of ERP systems.
- Experience in project management.
- High level IT skills including proficiency in MS Office suite, Advanced Excel and ability to utilise digital communications tools.
- Technically advanced with ability to manage complexity, communicate effectively and work collaboratively.
- Competence in project management, technical documentation, engineering drawings and process development.
- Knowledge of automation, robotics and advanced manufacturing technologies.
- Knowledge of Value Stream Mapping desirable.
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Company pension contribution
- Range of healthcare options
- Competitive holidays including Christmas shutdown
- Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
- Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
- Employee referral programme
- Enhanced family‑friendly policies
- Career development opportunities across IPE and wider CRH Group
Equal Opportunity Statement
Cubis Systems is an equal opportunity employer, which values differences in our people. We welcome applicants from diverse backgrounds, and we provide equality through our career development opportunities regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, nationality, age and disability.
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