Manufacturing Engineer

Leo Cancer Care; Crawley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leo Cancer Care is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support UK manufacturing operations in Crawley. You will drive manufacturability improvements, cost reductions, and rapid resolution of production issues on the factory floor.

You will bridge product design with manufacturing execution, lead value engineering initiatives, support DF(M) for new products, and collaborate with suppliers to improve quality, lead time and cost across the production value chain.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Experience with value engineering and cost reduction programs.
• Proven experience supporting machining, sheet metal fabrication and electromechanical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, cable drawings, electrical schematics and Bills of Materials.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to suppliers within the UK and internationally.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Medical device or other regulated industry experience.
• Knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, sheet metal and cable assembly processes.
• Experience designing fixtures and tooling.
• Understanding of APQP, PFMEA or Process Validation.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across UK manufacturing processes, improving quality, efficiency and throughput.
• Lead Value Engineering (VE) initiatives to reduce product cost whilst maintaining quality, safety and performance.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing line stoppages and technical production issues to minimise downtime.
• Work collaboratively with the Engineering team throughout product development to ensure robust Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Develop manufacturing solutions for new products, engineering changes and production improvements.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by assessing manufacturing impact and implementing production changes.
• Design, specify, maintain and improve manufacturing tooling, fixtures, jigs and assembly aids.
• Work directly with suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, lead time and cost through regular supplier visits and technical collaboration.
• Provide technical support for machining, fabrication, electrical assembly and mechanical assembly activities.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of manufacturing documentation including work instructions, assembly procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work closely with Procurement to identify alternative manufacturing methods, materials and suppliers that improve value.
• Support production readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and drive waste reduction initiatives throughout production.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support other Operations functions as required and take a hands‑on approach toward meeting departmental objectives.
• Represent the manufacturing department as required in cross functional meetings like non-conformances review, design reviews etc..

Skills

DFM & DFA understanding

Value engineering

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Regulated industry experience

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Fixture/tooling design

Job description

Position Title: Manufacturing Engineer - UK

Reports To: Manufacturing Manager - UK

Position Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineer plays a key role in supporting Leo Cancer Care's UK manufacturing operation by improving manufacturability, driving cost reduction, and ensuring production issues are resolved quickly and effectively.

Working closely with Manufacturing, Engineering, Procurement, Installations and Quality, this role is responsible for bridging product design and manufacturing execution. The successful candidate will lead value engineering initiatives, support Design for Manufacture (DFM), resolve production line challenges, and work directly with suppliers to improve quality, cost and manufacturability.

This is a hands‑on engineering role requiring regular presence on the factory floor, strong technical capability, and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and with external suppliers. The role is based in Crawley and will require regular UK and some international supplier visits as required.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive continuous improvement across UK manufacturing processes, improving quality, efficiency and throughput.
• Lead Value Engineering (VE) initiatives to reduce product cost whilst maintaining quality, safety and performance.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing line stoppages and technical production issues to minimise downtime.
• Work collaboratively with the Engineering team throughout product development to ensure robust Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Develop manufacturing solutions for new products, engineering changes and production improvements.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by assessing manufacturing impact and implementing production changes.
• Design, specify, maintain and improve manufacturing tooling, fixtures, jigs and assembly aids.
• Work directly with suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, lead time and cost through regular supplier visits and technical collaboration.
• Provide technical support for machining, fabrication, electrical assembly and mechanical assembly activities.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of manufacturing documentation including work instructions, assembly procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work closely with Procurement to identify alternative manufacturing methods, materials and suppliers that improve value.
• Support production readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and drive waste reduction initiatives throughout production.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support other Operations functions as required and take a hands‑on approach toward meeting departmental objectives.
• Represent the manufacturing department as required in cross functional meetings like non-conformances review, design reviews etc..

Qualifications & Skills:

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Experience with value engineering and cost reduction programs.
• Proven experience supporting machining, sheet metal fabrication and electromechanical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, cable drawings, electrical schematics and Bills of Materials.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to suppliers within the UK and internationally.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Medical device or other regulated industry experience.
• Knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, sheet metal and cable assembly processes.
• Experience designing fixtures and tooling.
• Understanding of APQP, PFMEA or Process Validation.

About Leo Cancer Care

Cancer is one of the biggest killers that we face today with 1 in 5 people diagnosed at some point in their life, it is something that affects us all. 50% of all patients diagnosed with cancer should receive Radiation Therapy as part of their treatment but due to the cost, size and complexity of current technology, the number that do is around half of that.

Current Radiation Therapy is delivered with a patient lay on a table while a large machine is rotated around them delivering radiation from different angles to kill the tumour. Lay on a table, many patients report that they feel like a passenger in their treatment feeling vulnerable through the entire process. Leo Cancer Care was founded with one clear goal, to bring a more human way to treat cancer and empower patients to face treatment on their feet.

We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to complement our passionate team in their mission to revolutionising cancer treatment . You can be part of a world class team, developing the treatments of tomorrow.

Leo Cancer Care is helping make changes in Radiation Therapy by shifting to upright patient positioning, imaging and treatment. We do what we do to find a better way, a better way to treat cancer and create a paradigm shift in radiation therapy to benefit all. We will do this by improving the accessibility and medicine in cancer care globally, making cancer treatment a more human experience for all.

Working in radiotherapy not only will you be driving change for the greater good, but you'll be working on products that span a large field of different disciplines.

Ways of working –

Leo Cancer Care is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace environment. We embrace and celebrate the unique backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives of all individuals. We believe that diversity enriches our organization and strengthens our ability to innovate and excel. Discrimination or harassment of any kind will not be tolerated. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply and join us in our mission to create a respectful and equitable workplace for all.

Leo Cancer Care is an equal opportunity employer.