Manufacturing Engineer

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.Manufacturing EngineerPermanent PositionASAP Start - Mostly Site-Based08:00 - 16:15 Monday-FridayNottingham Manufacturing EngineerKey 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.

Manufacturing EngineerEssential Experience / Skills / Qualifications:

• Degree-qualified Engineer
• 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.

Manufacturing EngineerCompany Benefits:

• Performance-related bonus scheme (paid quarterly).
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with long service.
• Pension scheme (auto-enrolment).
• 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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