Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

An innovative manufacturing company is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance operational excellence in Clitheroe. This role emphasizes leading continuous improvement projects, developing documentation, and solving production issues. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a background in engineering. Benefits include a competitive salary up to £55,000, Monday to Friday day shifts, and opportunities for career development.

Benefits

Salary up to £55,000

Long-term career development

Day shift hours

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Lead and support continuous improvement projects.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing documentation.
• Coordinate and conduct production trials.
• Perform root-cause analysis for production issues.
• Present findings and recommendations to the engineering team.

Skills

Lean methodologies

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Job description

Overview

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.

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).