Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join their team, playing a key role in improving manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement and supporting the production of innovative automated machinery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, process optimisation and working collaboratively across Engineering, Production and Quality to deliver operational excellence.

This role is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.

The Role As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing efficient manufacturing processes, supporting new product introductions and implementing improvements that enhance quality, reduce costs and increase productivity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.


• Identifying and delivering continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.


• Investigating production issues and implementing effective solutions.


• Supporting engineering changes and ensuring they are successfully introduced into production.


• Managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting accurate manufacturing cost analysis.


• Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Purchasing to improve manufacturing efficiency.


• Participating in PFMEA activities and supporting root cause investigations.


• Assisting with quality and compliance initiatives, including ISO standards.

About You We're looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (or a related discipline).


• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.


• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.


• Experience working with BOMs, ERP systems or manufacturing documentation.


• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.

If you're passionate about improving manufacturing processes, enjoy driving continuous improvement and want to make a real impact within a growing engineering business, reach out!

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