Manufacturing Engineer

GeniusMesh; Ingersoll; On-site; CAD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company near London is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead capital projects and improve manufacturing processes. This role focuses on enhancing quality, productivity, and safety through equipment upgrades, Lean initiatives, and cross-functional collaboration. The ideal candidate has a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, with proven skills in project management and process improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Proven experience leading capital equipment projects and process improvements.
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through implementation.
• Manage capital budgets, project schedules, and performance targets.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality and efficiency.
• Design tooling to enhance manufacturability and ergonomics.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues to reduce downtime.

Skills

Lean manufacturing principles

Project budget management

Equipment selection

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field

Job description

** The Role will be based near London Area**

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading capital projects and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize manufacturing processes. This role focuses on improving quality, productivity, safety, and cost efficiency through equipment upgrades, tooling design, Lean initiatives, and cross‑functional collaboration in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Lead capital projects from concept through implementation, including equipment selection, procurement, installation, and commissioning
• Manage capital budgets, project schedules, and performance targets
• Develop, implement, and optimize manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and cost
• Design tooling, fixtures, and layouts to enhance manufacturability, ergonomics, and material flow
• Identify and resolve manufacturing issues to reduce downtime and waste
• Lead Lean manufacturing initiatives, Kaizen events, and continuous improvement efforts
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs and work instructions
• Support design reviews and recommend improvements for reliability, assembly, and performance

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related technical field
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering
• Proven experience leading capital equipment projects and process improvements
• Strong knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement tools