Manufacturing Engineer

CV Technical; Clitheroe; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading UK manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Clitheroe. You will lead continuous improvement projects, enhance manufacturing processes, and support production trials. The ideal candidate has experience in Manufacturing Engineering and strong problem-solving skills. This role promises career development within a dynamic team environment.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience

Day shift, Monday to Friday

Career development and training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineer or similar engineering role.
• Strong understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation.
• Coordinate production trials for new materials or processes.
• Perform structured root-cause analysis to resolve production issues.
• Present improvement recommendations to the engineering department.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Problem-solving skills

Analytical skills

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Day Shift
Location: Clitheroe, Lancashire
Salary: Up to £55,000
Hours: Monday-Friday, day shift

A market-leading UK manufacturer based in Clitheroe is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its growing engineering and operations team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer who thrives on continuous improvement, problem-solving, and driving operational excellence.

The Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in improving production performance, enhancing manufacturing processes, and supporting trials and product refinements. Working closely with production, quality, and engineering teams, you will be responsible for identifying improvements, resolving issues, and ensuring processes are clearly documented and consistently followed.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects across manufacturing operations.


• Develop, update, and maintain manufacturing documentation, including SOPs and work instructions.


• Coordinate and conduct production trials for new materials, product changes, or process enhancements.


• Perform hands‑on fault finding and structured root‑cause analysis to resolve production issues.


• Present clear findings, improvement recommendations, and trial reports to the engineering department.


• Work collaboratively across teams to ensure improvements are implemented and sustained.

About You

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, or similar engineering role.


• Strong understanding of Lean methodologies and continuous improvement tools.


• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills with a practical, hands‑on approach.


• Confident producing documentation, reports, and process instructions.


• Strong communicator with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.

Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 depending on experience


• Day shift, Monday to Friday


• Opportunity to shape and improve systems within a leading manufacturing business


• Long‑term career development and training opportunities

In return for your commitment my client offers a stable and secure career for a technically motivated engineer. If you feel this is of interest, please call Luke Donnison for a confidential discussion on (phone number removed)