Contract Manufacturing Engineer: Process Optimization Pro

Owen Daniels; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Minworth/Sutton Coldfield seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for a full-time contract. You will provide day-to-day engineering support across the manufacturing operation, aiming to improve productivity, quality and overall performance.

The role involves root-cause analysis, process improvements, and supporting new product introductions. The successful candidate will have prior experience in high-volume manufacturing, strong problem-solving and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Previous experience as Manufacturing/Process/Production Engineer.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing and process engineering.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and problem solving.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work closely with production and other engineering functions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Practical, hands-on approach to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide hands-on engineering and technical support to production.
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Investigate production issues and carry out root-cause analysis.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Support NPI and introduction of new products and processes.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Analyse downtime, scrap, cycle times and production data.
• Lead and support continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Tooling and Maintenance teams.
• Support tooling, equipment and process trials.
• Develop and improve work instructions and manufacturing processes.
• Assist with jigs, fixtures, gauges and other production aids.
• Support process validation and product launch activities.
• Help reduce waste, scrap, downtime and manufacturing costs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams.
• Ensure processes meet quality, safety and customer requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Hands-on engineering

Job description

Owen Daniels in Minworth/Sutton Coldfield seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for a full-time contract. You will provide day-to-day engineering support across the manufacturing operation, aiming to improve productivity, quality and overall performance.

The role involves root-cause analysis, process improvements, and supporting new product introductions. The successful candidate will have prior experience in high-volume manufacturing, strong problem-solving and continuous improvement