Manufacturing Engineer

Alternative Heat Ltd; Banbridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the UK's Building Services sector is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to optimize production processes and enhance efficiency. This permanent, full-time role offers the chance to engage in continuous improvement initiatives while working in a supportive environment with extensive training and development opportunities.

Benefits

Full in-house training and career development opportunities.

Competitive pension scheme.

Life assurance scheme.

Health cash plan.

Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.

Friendly and supportive working environment.

Qualifications

• Manufacturing engineering experience with bespoke engineered products.
• Proficient in standard engineering tools such as Six Sigma and Lean.
• Ability to read and interrogate engineering drawings and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement efficient manufacturing processes.
• Oversee production to ensure efficiency and productivity.
• Collaborate with engineering for effective production methods.

Skills

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Project management

Tools

Six Sigma

Lean

PFMEA

CAD

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Application Deadline: 4 July 2025

Department: Production

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

Reporting To: Production Manager

Description

The opportunity has arisen to join an industry leader in UK’s & Ireland’s Building Services sector. Alternative Heat design, develop and deliver a wide range of offsite-prefabricated, innovative, and sustainable building service solutions throughout the UK & Europe.

We specialise in the design, supply, and installation of a wide range of prefabricated energy solutions, typically built in NI and shipped throughout the UK & Europe. We also offer turnkey design, build, and operate solutions for commercial energy centres and large-scale district heating solutions and have experience with successfully procuring and delivering many similar packages to a wide range of public bodies throughout UK & Europe.

Role Overview

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer looking to work for a rapidly expanding company where you will play a key role in the continuous improvement and ongoing success of the business?

This is a fantastic opportunity to transition into an exciting role with the chance to become a big part of the organisation, playing a key role in optimising production processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring top tier quality performance.

In this role, you will be responsible for developing, designing and improving manufacturing processes. You will be responsible for overseeing the production process itself, ensuring efficiency and productivity by implementing processes and procedures and troubleshooting were necessary.

Job Title | Manufacturing Engineer
Location | Head Office, Banbridge
Hours | Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm
Salary | Competitive Depending on Experience
Responsible to | Production Manager

Key Responsibilities

• Develop efficient DFMA-aligned processes and execute plans into practice.
• Collaborate with engineering regarding product design & changes to ensure effective production methods.
• Drive continuous improvement within the manufacturing process flows to ensure quality, delivery and cost goals are achieved in support of departmental objectives.
• Implement quality systems, perform root cause analysis (8D), manage NCR’s and ensure compliance with industry standards.
• Maintain SOP’s, process documentation, and generate performance reports to guide improvements.
• Provide day to day support for manufacturing operations within the shop floor, and maintain compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Provide engineering support to troubleshoot and resolve technical problems.
• Perform time studies for accurate production times and costs and to provide data for operational decisions.
• Design and develop manufacturing processes for existing and new products, and related fixtures, tooling and equipment that’s consistent with zero defect level and low product cost.

Additional Responsibilities

• Develop strong working relationships with the value stream teams to enhance collaboration and efficiency.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks to support business objectives.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Manufacturing engineering experience within a company producing bespoke engineered products. Experienced in the use of standard manufacturing engineering tools such as Six Sigma, Lean and PFMEA.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and analytical skills with the ability to identify and resolve complex process issues.
• Working knowledge of process safety, risk assessment and compliance with regulatory standards.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross functional teams and stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines in a face paced environment. Ability to read and interrogate engineering drawings and specifications, including geometric dimension and CAD.
• Excellent attention to detail, self-motivated, open to change and experience as a lead, ability to mentor.

Benefits

• Full in-house training and career development opportunities.
• Competitive pension scheme.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Health cash plan.
• Full access to smart wellbeing platform.
• Annual flu vaccine
• Free annual health check during working hours.
• Annual leave increasing in line with length of service.
• Lavish Long service awards
• Generously funded social events organised for all employees throughout the year via our Social and Wellbeing committee.
• Electric vehicle charging ports
• Full access to car emergency kit.
• Annual Christmas raffle
• Yearly allowance for AH Branded clothing merchandise
• Secure, free onsite parking.
• Dedicated departmental budget allocated annually for team building events during working hours
• Free Barista Style Coffee, Hot Chocolate, Tea, and Fruit provided daily.
• Friendly and supportive working environment in state-of-the-art facilities.