Manufacturing Engineer

Mars Recruitment; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Share incentive plan

Personal pension plan

Flexible benefits package

25 days annual leave

Half-days on Fridays

Job summary

Mars Recruitment supports a global manufacturing client in Abingdon seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own processes, documentation and equipment for a low-volume, high-technology line.

You will drive improvements, support NPI, and collaborate across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality and PMO to deliver cost reductions while maintaining high quality and on-time delivery. A engineering qualification is required; knowledge of cryogenics or vacuum tech is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Engineering or scientific qualification with relevant electromechanical manufacturing experience.
• Experience in low-volume, high-technology manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of cryogenics, superconducting magnets, or vacuum technology beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes, documentation and equipment; drive improvements.
• Lead small project teams and support NPI activities.
• Collaborate across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, NPI and PMO to problem solve.
• Identify risks, deliver cost reduction opportunities and maintain quality standards.

Skills

PFMEA/DFMEA

Risk assessment

DfMA

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Process development

Documentation

Process control

Communication skills

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/degree)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer | Abingdon | £45,000pa - £50,000pa plus benefits:

Our client is a global manufacturing giant who has supplied the scientific research community for over 75 years. Their products are ground-breaking across lots of different areas of science, and as a business they continue to push the boundaries of what is possible. Due to growth, they are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their manufacturing engineering team.

The Manufacturing Engineer will support a low-volume, high-technology product line. You will take ownership of manufacturing processes, documentation and equipment, lead improvement initiatives, and support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities. This is a varied role where you will drive positive change, lead small project teams, and implement modern manufacturing techniques to improve key performance measures including quality, on-time delivery, efficiency, and cost.

Working collaboratively across Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, NPI, and the Project Management Office, to problem solve and continuously improve you will ensure manufacturing processes and documentation are robust, effective, and fit for purpose. You will identify and mitigate risks, deliver cost reduction opportunities and maintain the highest standards of quality and performance.

About you:

You will ideally hold an HNC, degree, or equivalent qualification in an engineering or scientific discipline, combined with relevant experience in an electromechanical manufacturing environment. Experience within a low-volume, high-technology manufacturing setting would be advantageous.

Knowledge of cryogenics, superconducting magnets, or vacuum technology would be highly beneficial; however, training can be provided for the right candidate.

You will have experience applying tools and methodologies such as:

• PFMEA and DFMEA
• Risk assessment and risk management
• Design for Manufacture Assembly (DfMA)
• Lean manufacturing principles
• Problem Solving methodologies
• Strong process development, documentation, and process control skills are essential, along with the ability to support technicians through build and test activities.

To succeed in this role, you will also be a collaborative team player with excellent communication skills and a proactive approach to problem-solving and continuous improvement. This company offers amazing benefits, a competitive starting salary, structured career development opportunities, and a good work-life balance, our client offers 25 days annual leave, half-days on Fridays, private healthcare, a share incentive plan, a defined contribution Personal Pension Plan, and a flexible benefits package that you can tailor to your own requirements.

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status. Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.