Manufacturing Engineer

Progressive Recruitment; Graveley; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development in growing business

Diverse engineering projects

Collaborative engineering environment

Benefits package

Job summary

Progressive Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its client’s high-volume site near Stevenage. You will work with production, quality and engineering teams to drive process improvements, lean projects and NPI support.

The role offers exposure to a wide range of manufacturing improvement initiatives across process optimisation, waste reduction and cost performance, with opportunities for career development in a growing engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Experience within a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer or similar role.
• Exposure to IATF16949 would be beneficial for this Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles.
• Experience of process improvement within a manufacturing environment.
• Familiarity with tools such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, SMED or Value Stream Mapping.
• Understanding of structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D or DMAIC.
• Strong analytical and communication skills.
• A proactive approach to identifying and delivering improvements.

Responsibilities

• Delivering Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Supporting process optimisation and waste reduction activities
• Conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Supporting Kaizen events and process improvement projects
• Assisting with New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
• Participating in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA and PFMEA activities
• Supporting process validation and capability studies
• Improving manufacturing equipment, tooling and fixtures
• Supporting production, quality and engineering teams with technical challenges
• Contributing to cost reduction and operational excellence projects

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Root Cause Analysis

Kaizen

Six Sigma

DMAIC

Value Stream Mapping

8D problem solving

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Near Stevenage, Hertfordshire

Commutable from: Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, St Albans, Biggleswade, Bedford, Royston, Hitchin, Harlow, Hemel Hempstead, Luton and surrounding areas

Salary: Up to £45,000 + Benefits

Type: Permanent, Full Time

Manufacturing Engineer | Lean Manufacturing | Continuous Improvement | Stevenage | Up to £45,000

A leading Engineering & Manufacturing organisation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its engineering and operations team at its Manufacturing facility near Stevenage.

This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer or Continuous Improvement Engineer looking to develop their career within a high-volume manufacturing environment. Working closely with Production, Quality and Engineering teams, you will play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, increasing productivity, reducing waste and supporting operational excellence initiatives across the site.

The successful candidate will be involved in a broad range of manufacturing engineering activities including process improvement, Lean Manufacturing projects, problem solving, New Product Introduction (NPI) support and equipment improvement initiatives. You'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact on manufacturing performance while working within a business that actively invests in continuous improvement and engineering development.

Unlike many Manufacturing Engineer positions, this role offers exposure to a wide variety of manufacturing improvement projects, allowing you to work across process optimisation, quality improvements, production efficiency and manufacturing development activities.

The Manufacturing Engineer Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the ongoing development and improvement of manufacturing processes, ensuring production operations remain efficient, capable and cost-effective.

Responsibilities will include:

• Delivering Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
• Supporting process optimisation and waste reduction activities
• Conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective actions
• Supporting Kaizen events and process improvement projects
• Assisting with New Product Introduction (NPI) activities
• Participating in APQP, PPAP, DFMEA and PFMEA activities
• Supporting process validation and capability studies
• Improving manufacturing equipment, tooling and fixtures
• Supporting production, quality and engineering teams with technical challenges
• Contributing to cost reduction and operational excellence projects

What We're Looking For

• Experience within a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer or similar role
• Exposure to IATF16949 would be beneficial for this Manufacturing Engineering role
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement principles
• Experience of process improvement within a manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with tools such as Kaizen, Six Sigma, SMED or Value Stream Mapping
• Understanding of structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D or DMAIC
• Strong analytical and communication skills
• A proactive approach to identifying and delivering improvements

Industry Backgrounds Considered

Automotive / Aerospace / Electronics Manufacturing / Medical Devices / Precision Engineering / Industrial Manufacturing / FMCG Manufacturing / High-Volume Manufacturing

What's On Offer?

• Salary up to £45,000 + Benefits
• Exposure to Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement programmes
• Involvement in New Product Introduction activities
• Career development within a growing manufacturing business
• Diverse engineering projects and improvement initiatives
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment

This Manufacturing Engineering role is commutable from: Letchworth Garden City, Welwyn Garden City, Hertford, St Albans, Biggleswade, Bedford, Royston, Hitchin, Harlow, Hemel Hempstead, Luton and surrounding areas

If you're a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer or Continuous Improvement Engineer looking to develop your career within a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd like to hear from you.