Fabrication Manufacturing Engineer

Recruit Engineering; Stockport; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK defence engineering company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance their production processes in Stockport. The role involves optimising manufacturing techniques for large-scale fabrications and driving a culture of continuous improvement. Candidates should have a proven track record in manufacturing, knowledge of lean tools, and strong problem-solving skills. The offered salary is competitive at £50,000, with a range of benefits including pension scheme and onsite facilities.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Attractive pension scheme

Half-day Fridays

Life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Long service awards

On-site parking

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Proven track record in a technical or industrial environment.
• Experience with large, complex fabrications or heavy manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of lean tools and methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Support and optimise manufacturing processes for large-scale fabrications.
• Identify and deliver improvements on changeover time and fixture design.
• Lead cross-functional teams for lean manufacturing initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing excellence

Lean tools

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Team collaboration

Tools

SAP

ERP

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Kommunikation For Defense Engineering

Location: North West - Engineering Centre of Excellence

Salary: £50,000 + Benefits

We're representing a leading UK defence engineering business with over a century of heritage in delivering world-class mechanical and structural systems for global military applications. Recognised for precision, innovation, and reliability, this organisation continues to expand its North West Engineering Centre of Excellence and is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support ongoing growth and continuous improvement within its production operations.

About the Role

The core focus of this role is to support and enhance manufacturing processes — improving product quality, manufacturability, and production efficiency. You'll apply modern manufacturing techniques and continuous improvement methodologies to drive operational excellence across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Support and optimise manufacturing processes for complex, large-scale fabrications.
• Identify and deliver improvements in areas such as changeover time, cycle time, and fixture design.
• Analyse quality data to_hr_ prioritize corrective and preventive actions.
• Create, manage, and deliver structured improvement action plans.
• Lead and support cross-functional teams to drive lean manufacturing and cost performance.
• Contribute to new product introduction (NPI) activities, ensuring design for ingez manufacturability (DFM).
• Drive a continuous improvement culture through lean and structured problem-solving tools (e.g. 8D).
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety, manufacturing, and quality standards.
• Implement effective containment and permanent corrective actions for process issues.

What We're Looking For

• Proven track record of manufacturing excellence in a technical or industrial environment.
• Experience with large, complex fabrications or heavy manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of lean tools and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with hands-on shop floor الشيخ الان.
• SAP or ERP system experience (training can be provided).
• Excellent communication and team collaboration skills.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary £50,000.
• Attractive pension scheme (4% employee / 7% employer).
• Half-day Fridays. تال
• Life assurance and enhanced sick pay (increasing with service).
• Employee Assistance Programme and wellbeing initiatives.
• Long service awards and additional holidays.
• On-site parking and EV charging points.
• Cycle to Work Scheme and a modern, collaborative working environment.

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