via reed · 3 June 2026 ·3 days ago

Manufacturing Engineer

Optimum Talent Acquisition
Northampton Full-time GBP 50,000 – 55,000
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Job title – Manufacturing Engineer

Location – Northampton, NN4 7PA

Salary – £45,000 – £55,000 per annum

Duration – Perm/Full-time

Sector – Manufacturing

Step into a Manufacturing Engineer role where your ideas actually move the needle. You’ll shape how a busy production environment runs, influence quality at every stage, and help drive smarter, safer and more efficient processes across a growing site.

What’s in it for you

· A role with real impact on performance, quality and production flow

· The chance to lead new process introduction and continuous improvement

· A strong engineering culture with ongoing investment

· Exposure to modern tools, data-led decision-making and lean practices

What you’ll be getting stuck into as a Manufacturing Engineer

· Developing and maintaining PFMEA, control plans and work instructions to keep processes robust

· Reviewing existing processes to boost safety, quality and cost efficiency

· Leading the rollout of new processes and ensuring operators are fully trained

· Using data and root-cause tools to resolve manufacturing challenges and improve KPIs

· Applying lean and kaizen principles to drive continuous improvement projects

· Supporting tooling, fixture and equipment decisions to keep production running smoothly

What you’ll bring to the table as a Manufacturing Engineer

· Previous experience working with core manufacturing processes

· Confident use of lean tools, CI methods and problem-solving techniques

· Strong data analysis skills across KPIs such as OEE, TAKT and cycle times

· Six Sigma training and proven project management capability

· Experience with PFMEA, A3/Kaizen, Poka Yoke and cost-reduction techniques

Working hours: 08:00-16:00

Ready to take on a Manufacturing Engineer position where your work directly improves how a whole site performs? Apply today and let’s explore it together.

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