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Manufacturing Engineer

Job Posted: 9 days ago

Salary: £ 45,000 - 55,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Silverstone, Northamptonshire, East Midlands

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer Role OverviewThis role supports manufacturing operations by shaping and improving production processes for both existing and new products. Working closely with operations, supply chain, and engineering, the position plays a key role in driving process efficiency, supporting product introductions, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

This is an excellent time to join the organisation, with significant growth plans and long-term opportunities ahead.

Key Responsibilities for the Manufacturing Engineer:
Improve manufacturing performance by working with production teams and engineering to optimise process flow and reduce waste

Define and maintain manufacturing standards, including work instructions, routings, and visual performance controls

Lead and support continuous improvement and lean initiatives to reduce lead time, rework, and work in progress

Establish and track standard cycle times, identifying opportunities to reduce labour content and improve productivity

Lead improvement projects and capital investment activity supporting new processes and product introductions

Support factory layout changes and process reconfiguration in collaboration with facilities and maintenance

Provide manufacturing engineering input during new product introduction to ensure cost-effective, scalable process design

Support production teams with issue resolution to maintain delivery performance

Develop and implement process risk assessments and mitigation actions

Coach production leaders in improved assembly and test methods

Experience & Capability for the Manufacturing Engineer:
Experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a regulated or complex production environment

Proven involvement in new product or process introduction

Track record of delivering lean and continuous improvement initiatives

Strong problem-solving capability in electro-mechanical manufacturing

Experience managing improvement projects and capital investment

Background in aerospace, automotive, or a closely related industry

Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing at multiple levels

Confident communicator with the ability to lead small group discussions

Working knowledge of manufacturing planning or ERP systems

Understanding of process control and quality improvement techniques

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