Manufacturing Engineer

Brellis Recruitment; Coven Heath; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance 3x salary

Enhanced Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Meal allowance

Job summary

Brellis Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a leading tier 1 automotive manufacturer in Wolverhampton. You will own process improvements, equipment buy offs and engineering changes in a fast-paced, high‑volume environment.

The role focuses on driving OEE, problem solving, and continuous improvement across automated processes. A strong engineering background, UK driving licence and willingness to travel are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience with automated processes including PLCs (Siemens), Robotics (ABB), and welding.
• Knowledge of PFMEA and customer quality standards.
• CAD proficiency and familiarity with SAP and OEE software.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Achieve process OEE targets across availability, performance and quality.
• Analyze data, conduct root‑cause analysis and implement improvements.
• Manage equipment buy offs, engineering changes and cost saving initiatives.
• Automate and reduce costs of current processes.
• Document and standardise procedures and monitor KPIs.
• Develop and validate new or modified equipment.
• Coordinate with production shift managers on quality concerns and improvements.
• Engage customers and suppliers on engineering changes and issues.

Skills

PLC automation

ABB robotics

Welding (Spot/MIG)

SPAC

Clinch

Sealant

SPR

CAD

SAP

OEE monitoring software

Education

ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline

4 year engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Captor

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer Location: Wolverhampton Salary: £50,000 £52,000 Hours: Monday to Thursday with a half day Friday

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading tier 1 automotive manufacturer for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast paced, high volume production environment. This is a great opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on continuous improvement, problem solving and driving OEE performance across a busy manufacturing operation.

The Role

As Manufacturing Engineer, you'll take ownership of process improvements, equipment buy offs and engineering changes, working closely with production and quality teams to keep operations running efficiently and safely. You'll be hands on with automated processes, drive cost down initiatives and support the business through project introductions and shutdown activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve process OEE targets covering availability, performance and quality
• Carry out data analysis and root cause analysis, then design, procure, install and validate improvements
• Manage equipment buy off, engineering changes and cost saving initiatives
• Automate and reduce costs of current processes
• Document and standardise procedures
• Monitor KPIs across improvement areas and support daily management meetings
• Develop, install, commission and validate new, modified or re-sited equipment
• Liaise with production shift managers on quality concerns, schedules and continuous improvement
• Deal directly with customers and suppliers on engineering changes and issues
• Support contingency planning, including recommended spares, in the event of equipment failure

What We're Looking For

• Sound engineering knowledge across manufacturing processes, with a track record of improving them
• Experience with automated processes including PLCs (Siemens), Robotics (ABB), and welding (Spot/MIG/Friction), SPAC, clinch, sealant and SPR
• Computer literate, with firm knowledge of CAD and experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, Captor or OEE monitoring software
• Knowledge of material properties, electrical, mechanical, fluid power and machining
• Understanding of PFMEA and customer quality standards
• Strong project management and process optimisation background
• ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline (preferred), or a recognised 4 year engineering apprenticeship
• Experience within a fast paced, JIT, high volume tier 1 automotive environment is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence; ability to travel to customers and suppliers, including occasional foreign travel with a valid passport

Behaviours

• Strong communicator at all levels, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Self motivated, decisive and proactive
• Resilient and results driven, with a hands on approach to ownership
• Positive and adaptable to change and shifting priorities

Benefits Include

• Life Assurance at 3x annual salary
• Enhanced Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work scheme
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• meal allowance