Manufacturing Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our clients engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in developing and implementing manufacturing processes to produce automotive components and drive new ways to automate material handling and processing actions. You will lead the development of new equipment and processes, ensuring efficient, cost-effective, and high-quality production aligned with industry-leading standards. Excellent opportunity offering competitive salary working at a modern manufacturing facility.

Fixed Term role up to 2 years Working Hours

Office hours with an early finish on Friday

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment
• Define and manage equipment specifications (SORs) and supplier selection
• Deliver CAPEX projects, ensuring on-time and on-budget execution
• Apply Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to optimise production
• Lead FMEA (PFMEA & Machine FMEA) activities for equipment and processes
• Manage supplier relationships, including RFQs, design reviews, and FATs
• Develop and standardise process documentation from concept through to production
• Support equipment layout planning to improve flow and efficiency
• Conduct cost analysis, cycle time studies, and utilisation planning
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver successful project outcomes

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (preferred)
• Project Management qualification (advantageous)

Experience & Skills

• Proven experience in automotive manufacturing (e.g. stamping, die casting, injection moulding)
• Strong background in equipment procurement and process development
• Hands-on experience with FMEA methodologies
• Solid understanding of Lean Manufacturing & Six Sigma tools
• Demonstrated project management and leadership experience
• Strong financial awareness (CAPEX, cost control, budgeting)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (including MS Project)

Current or recent experience working as senior manufacturing engineer, advanced manufacturing engineer, production engineer, production engineering manager

In Return

• A collaborative and innovative working environment
• Salary of £55,496/ annum
• Opportunities to work on industry-leading automotive technologies
• Career development and progression opportunities
• Exposure to global projects and cross-functional teams
• Competitive salary and benefits package

If you are a skilled manufacturing engineer with an automotive background or experience with injection moulding, stamping or die casting and you are available to take on a fixed term contract APPLY TODAY!

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