Manufacturing Engineer

Michael Page; Copythorne; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

5% pension contribution

26 days holiday leave

Job summary

Michael Page is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a Deeside site to drive process improvements across CNC machining, welding, electropolishing and inspection operations. The role focuses on productivity, quality and cost efficiency in a highly regulated setting.

You will work with engineering, production and planning teams to standardise methods, implement SOPs and support new product introductions, with emphasis on Lean, CI, and root-cause analysis to reduce defects and improve OEE.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or similar.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement qualification desirable.
• IOSH Managing Safely desirable.
• Six Sigma Green Belt desirable.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, develop, improve and maintain manufacturing processes across CNC Machining, Welding, Electropolishing, and Inspection operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, quality, efficiency, throughput and performance.
• Standardise manufacturing methods, best practices, process flow maps, work instructions and SOPs.
• Support introduction of new products, processes, equipment, technologies, automation and manufacturing investment projects.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing principles.

Skills

Lean thinking

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Production Engineering

Lean Manufacturing/Continuous Improvement qualification

IOSH Managing Safely

Six Sigma Green Belt

Job description

As a Manufacturing Engineer in Deeside, you'll focus on improving manufacturing processes to help the business run efficiently. You'll work closely with the engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure quality, productivity and cost-effectiveness across operations.

Client Details

A long-established Manufacturing and Production company based in Deeside, North Wales. Established in 1964, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality engineered solutions, supported by decades of technical expertise, robust quality standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Operating from its Deeside facility, they work with customers in highly regulated and technically demanding industries, providing specialist manufacturing and engineering support while maintaining a strong focus on safety, precision, and customer collaboration.

Description

As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be tasked with the following -

• Analyse, develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes across CNC Machining, Welding, Electropolishing, and Inspection operations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, quality, efficiency, throughput, and operational performance.
• Standardise manufacturing methods, best practices, process flow maps, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.
• Support the introduction of new products, processes, equipment, technologies, automation, and manufacturing investment projects.
• Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing principles and support improvement initiatives across all production areas.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions for operational issues, customer complaints, non-conformances, weld defects, rework, and recurring quality concerns.
• Work with Production Managers, Team Leaders, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Welding, Machine Shop, Electropolishing, and Inspection teams to improve process performance and consistency.
• Optimise CNC machining processes, including machine utilisation, efficiency, cycle times, downtime, tooling, capability studies, process validation, throughput, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
• Support welding process improvements, including welding productivity, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), defect reduction, quality performance, and rework reduction.
• Develop and improve electropolishing procedures, process controls, bath performance, cycle times, production flow, throughput, records, and quality outcomes.
• Support quality and inspection activities, including inspection plans, quality control processes, internal and external audits, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements.
• Work with Planning and Operations teams to balance production requirements, manufacturing capacity, resource utilisation, bottlenecks, and production performance.
• Collect, analyse, and report production and quality data, including key performance indicators (KPIs), performance trends, dashboards, visual management tools, and improvement recommendations.
• Present findings, performance data, and improvement recommendations to management teams.
• Ensure process improvements are developed with health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance as a priority.
• Support risk assessments, safe systems of work, accident and near-miss investigations, and the promotion of safe working practices.

Profile

A successful Manufacturing Engineer should have:

• HNC/HND or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or similar discipline.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement qualification (desirable).
• IOSH Managing Safely (desirable).
• Six Sigma Green Belt (desirable).

Job Offer

• Salary range: £45,000 to £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
• 26 days of holiday leave.
• 5% pension contribution.
• Bonus scheme.
• Monday to Thursday: 08:00-16:30, Friday: 08:00-15:30.