Manufacturing Engineer Job Description

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to design, improve and stabilise the processes that turn products into reality on our production lines. You will work with design, quality, maintenance and operators to raise output, reduce waste and keep people safe. You will spend your time on the shop floor as much as at your desk.

Responsibilities

• Design, document and improve manufacturing processes, work instructions and line layouts
• Industrialise new products, from prototype to series production, with design and quality teams
• Analyse yield, downtime, scrap and cycle time and lead continuous improvement projects
• Apply lean and problem-solving methods to find and remove the root cause of issues
• Select, specify and commission machines, tooling and automation equipment
• Support operators and supervisors on the shop floor and train them on new processes
• Work with quality on process controls, audits and corrective actions
• Contribute to cost estimates and to capital investment proposals
• Make sure processes comply with health, safety and environmental requirements
• Keep process documentation and standard work up to date

Requirements

• Degree in mechanical, industrial, manufacturing or a related engineering field
• Experience in a production environment, ideally in our type of manufacturing
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, process improvement and quality tools
• Ability to read technical drawings and use CAD software
• Data analysis skills and ease with production indicators
• Practical, hands-on approach and good relations with shop floor teams
• Clear communication and the ability to work across functions

Nice to Have

• Lean or Six Sigma certification
• Experience with automation, robotics or PLC programming
• Experience with an ERP or manufacturing execution system
• Experience in a regulated sector such as automotive, medical devices or aerospace