Manufacturing Engineer

1492 Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering organisation in the East Midlands is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production quality and efficiency. In this role, you will develop and optimise methods of manufacture for various products, drive improvements in quality, and collaborate closely with technicians to ensure best practices. The ideal candidate holds an engineering degree and has a minimum of 5 years' experience. This is a unique opportunity to make a substantial impact within a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years experience in a manufacturing or engineering role.
• Ability to apply quality management techniques effectively.
• Experience in process optimisation and problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise Methods of Manufacture for products.
• Drive improvements in quality and lead-time.
• Assess new technologies and contribute to capability acquisition.
• Resolve non-conformances using structured tools.
• Create training packs for continuous improvement.

Skills

Methods of Manufacture (MOM)

Quality management techniques (PFMEA, SPC, MSA)

Process optimisation

Problem-solving skills

Collaboration with technicians and project teams

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer – Production

We’re partnering with a well‑established engineering organisation that is driving innovation across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join a collaborative team and make a real impact on production quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

🔧 The Role

• Develop and optimise Methods of Manufacture (MOM) for new and existing products
• Drive improvements in quality and lead‑time through proactive process optimisation
• Assess new technologies and contribute to a strategic capability acquisition plan
• Resolve non‑conformances and eliminate root causes using structured problem‑solving tools
• Apply quality management techniques such as PFMEA, SPC, and MSA
• Collaborate closely with technicians and project teams to enhance production processes
• Create training packs and define best practices to support continuous improvement

👤 About You

We’re looking for someone who brings:

• A relevant Engineering degree and at least 5 years...