Manufacturing Engineer

Mars; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

25 days annual leave

Half-days on Fridays

Share incentive plan

Pension plan

Job summary

Mars is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our Abingdon site to own manufacturing processes, documentation and equipment for a low-volume, high-technology product line. You will lead improvement initiatives, support New Product Introduction, and drive quality, delivery and cost improvements.

You will work with cross-functional teams in a collaborative environment, applying modern manufacturing techniques and problem-solving to achieve measurable KPIs.

Qualifications

• HNC or degree in engineering or science, or equivalent qualification.
• Experience in an electromechanical manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a low-volume, high-technology manufacturing setting is advantageous.
• Knowledge of cryogenics, superconducting magnets, or vacuum tech is beneficial; training can be provided.
• Experience applying PFMEA/DFMEA and risk management methodologies.
• Strong documentation, process control, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and collaborative teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Own manufacturing processes, documentation, and equipment.
• Lead improvement initiatives and support NPI activities.
• Drive quality, on-time delivery, efficiency, and cost improvements.
• Lead small project teams and implement modern manufacturing techniques.
• Collaborate across Manufacturing and Supply to deliver results.

Skills

PFMEA

DFMEA

Risk assessment

DfMA

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Process development

Documentation

Process control

Communication

Education

Engineering or scientific degree (HNC/degree)

Job description

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 successful at this time.

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer | Abingdon | £50,000pa - £55,000pa 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