Manufacturing Engineer

All Square Recruitment LTD; Colchester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days’ holiday + bank holidays

4% pension scheme

Life assurance

Company sick pay

Free on-site car parking

Cycle to Work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

All Square Recruitment is working with a well-established Colchester manufacturer to recruit a permanent Manufacturing Engineer on a salary of up to £43,000 per annum. The role covers process improvement, time studies, NPI and Lean projects across the factory, reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Leader, with ownership of varied tasks and career development.

You will write SOPs, lead CI/TPM initiatives, shape DFMA during NPI, chase root causes, and deliver capital projects.

Qualifications

• HND in Mechanical Engineering or higher; degree preferred.
• Proven Manufacturing/Production/Process Engineer experience in modern plants.
• Lean manufacturing experience with SMED, Poka-Yoke, TPM demonstrated.
• Track record of automated or ergonomic process improvements.
• Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control systems.
• Strong health and safety understanding in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Create, track and improve works order routings and SOPs.
• Lead CI and productivity projects supporting Lean and Quality.
• Contribute to NPI process to DFMA for new products.
• Identify root causes of production problems and implement corrective actions.
• Justify and deliver CapEx with ROI timescales.
• Plan and implement factory layout changes with stakeholders.
• Support TPM and maintenance functions; improve KPIs and near-miss reporting.
• Coach shop-floor colleagues and mitigate risks to the order book.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

SMED

Poka-Yoke

TPM

Process improvement

Health and safety awareness

Education

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Degree with mechanical/electronic focus (preferred)

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Pneumatic systems

Electrical control systems

Job description

Key Details:

• Job Type / Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
• Location: Colchester, Essex
• Category: Engineering / Manufacturing
• Salary / Pay Rate: Up to £43,000 per annum, dependent on experience

About the Role

All Square Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well-established Colchester manufacturer to recruit a permanent Manufacturing Engineer on a salary of up to £43,000 per annum. Our client designs, tests and manufactures highly customised engineered products for industrial customers in the UK and abroad, and is known for its quality and technical expertise. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Leader, you will join a team of Manufacturing and Production Engineers. You will cover a wide range of work across the factory, including process improvement, time studies, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Lean projects. This is a strong opportunity for an engineer who wants variety, ownership of their projects and long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities

• Create, track and improve works order routings, and write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) and productivity projects that support the site’s Lean and Quality work, using tools such as SMED, Poka-Yoke and TPM.
• Take part in the NPI process and shape it so that new products are designed for manufacture and assembly (DFMA).
• Find the root cause of production problems, put corrective actions in place, and respond quickly to support day-to-day output.
• Identify, justify and deliver Capital Expenditure requests, including the benefits case and return-on-investment timescales.
• Plan, draw and carry out factory layout changes with Maintenance, EHS and sub-contractors. Source and replace tooling and fixtures as needed.
• Support the Maintenance function and help develop the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system.
• Keep EHS compliant, including hazard identification, risk assessments and COSHH. Additionally, maintain department KPIs and near-miss reporting.
• Coach and develop shop-floor colleagues, and work with Engineering and Project Management to protect the order book from future risks.

Candidate Requirements & Qualifications

• HND in Mechanical Engineering as a minimum. A degree with a mechanical or electronic focus is preferred, although relevant experience will also be considered.
• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Process Engineer in a modern manufacturing or assembly plant.
• Practical experience of Lean manufacturing, with real examples of implementing SMED, Poka-Yoke, TPM or similar tools.
• A track record of automated and/or ergonomic process improvements.
• Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical control systems.
• A strong understanding of health and safety in a manufacturing environment.

Benefits & Working Environment

• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
• 4% pension scheme
• Life assurance and company sick pay
• Free on-site car parking
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme, including access to mental health support
• Long service awards, free tea and coffee, and an optional Sports & Social Club