Manufacturing Engineer

83zero Limited; Desford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing solutions company in Desford, England is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to lead NPI and continuous improvement projects. The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge of modern manufacturing processes and experience in project management. This role offers excellent opportunities for professional development within a collaborative team environment and requires a degree or equivalent industry experience.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of modern manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Proven experience in project management, planning, budgeting, and cross-functional delivery.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of NPI and continuous improvement projects.
• Develop robust manufacturing process solutions, PFMEAs, control plans, and process flows.
• Mentor others on standardised workflows and best manufacturing practices.

Skills

Knowledge of modern manufacturing processes

Project management

Lean principles application

Structured problem-solving

Education

Degree or equivalent industry experience

Tools

Siemens Teamcenter

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs per week)
Salary: £32.83 p/hour

Are you a proactive engineer passionate about driving change and delivering innovative manufacturing solutions?
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a highly focused and collaborative engineering team responsible for delivering multimillion‑pound improvement projects and implementing the latest manufacturing technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work cross‑functionally and influence how world‑class products are introduced into production.

What You’ll Do

• Lead full lifecycle delivery of NPI and continuous improvement projects (Technology, Quality, Efficiency).
• Identify and justify new business opportunities and capital investments.
• Develop robust manufacturing process solutions, PFMEAs, control plans, and process flows.
• Ensure project health is monitored and that People, Quality, Velocity and Cost targets are met.
• Produce equipment specifications, manage installations, and support safe commissioning.
• Mentor others on standardised workflows and best manufacturing practices.
• Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive DFM and lean initiatives.

What You Can Demonstrate

• Strong knowledge of modern manufacturing processes and technologies.
• Proven experience in project management, planning, budgeting, and cross‑functional delivery.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety and regulatory requirements.
• Expert judgement and proven capability in structured problem‑solving.
• Experience applying lean principles within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable

• Experience with construction or heavy equipment assembly, test, or finishing processes.
• Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter, 8D, 5Why, fishbone analysis, or Six Sigma.
• Degree or equivalent industry experience.

This role offers excellent development opportunities across a diverse and inclusive team, with exposure to multiple functional areas and major manufacturing programmes.