Lean Manufacturing Process Engineer

HRC Recruitment; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

HRC Recruitment in Glasgow is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to join a busy operation, focusing on improving processes, productivity, quality and efficiency. This hands-on role works closely with production, engineering and quality teams to identify problems, implement improvements and ensure safe, efficient and consistent manufacturing.

You will be practical, analytical and proactive, with strong communication across production teams and a passion for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Practical hands-on approach with analytical/data-driven mindset.
• Strong communicator able to work with production teams.

Responsibilities

• Improve manufacturing processes, productivity and efficiency.
• Identify and resolve production issues and process bottlenecks.
• Analyse production data, downtime, waste and quality performance.
• Lead continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing projects.
• Investigate root causes of quality and process issues.
• Support the introduction of new equipment, processes and products.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing procedures and work instructions.
• Work closely with production and maintenance teams to improve equipment performance.
• Identify opportunities to reduce waste, cost and energy usage.
• Support health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Data analysis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Manufacturing/Mechanical/Industrial Eng.

Job description

HRC Recruitment in Glasgow is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer I to join a busy operation, focusing on improving processes, productivity, quality and efficiency. This hands-on role works closely with production, engineering and quality teams to identify problems, implement improvements and ensure safe, efficient and consistent manufacturing.

You will be practical, analytical and proactive, with strong communication across production teams and a passion for continuous improvement.