Manufacturing Engineer

Brightwork Limited; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Glasgow is offering an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer. The successful candidate will support product development, manage corrective actions, and implement continuous improvements. Strong analytical, CAD, and communication skills are essential. A degree in Industrial, Production, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering is required, along with hands-on experience in manufacturing environments. This role offers a chance to drive operational excellence while collaborating with various stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree qualified in a relevant engineering discipline.
• Hands-on experience in Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering.
• Proficient in mechanical assembly and CAD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product development meets quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Support new product introductions for production readiness.
• Lead corrective actions using structured problem-solving techniques.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement.

Skills

Analytical problem-solving

Team collaboration

Lean manufacturing

CAD expertise

Communication skills

Education

Degree in Industrial, Production, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Creo/3D CAD

Job description

This is an exceptional opportunity to work with a global leader, an organisation committed to developing and manufacturing the highest and standards of products and services.

The role – Manufacturing Engineer

You will have a broad range of duties and responsibilities, supporting product development and manufacture and supporting all internal and external stakeholder groups in relation to initiatives across production, continuous improvement and project execution. You will be an experienced Manufacturing / Industrial Engineer who thrives in dynamic manufacturing environments and is passionate about driving operational excellence particularly within a medium to heavy engineering, manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Take combined ownership for ensuring all product development and manufacture meets company, client and regulatory / industry requirements
• Support new product introductions, ensuring processes and documentation are ready for production.
• Lead, support and manage product development to ensure all organisational targets are achieved in relation to quality, cost and delivery
• Lead, support and manage corrective actions with all stakeholder groups using structured problem-solving techniques
• Identify and implement process improvements across production and subcontract suppliers
• Manage and update CAD drawings, technical documentation, and work instructions
• Optimize line balancing and production flow to enhance efficiency and support NPI success
• Analyse process data to identify trends, root causes, and corrective actions
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to enhance safety, quality, cost, and productivity.
• Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement using Lean and problem-solving tools.

Ideally degree qualified within Industrial, Production, Mechanical, or Manufacturing Engineering, you will be a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer with proven experience in managing all elements of Manufacturing / Industrial Engineering. You will possess strong analytical and problem‑solving skills and be able to demonstrate excellent communication, leadership and team collaboration abilities. Well skilled in mechanical assembly and proficient in CAD, ideally with Creo/3D CAD expertise you will have an in‑depth working knowledge of NPI processes with PFMEA experience. Previous project management experience would be a distinct advantage.