Manufacturing Engineer

SwiftCruit; Great Yarmouth; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday entitlement

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Referral program

Employee discounts

Cycle to work

Product discounts

Training & development

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to optimise the production capability at a major site producing foam and gas suppression systems. This hands-on role focuses on improving efficiency, reducing costs and enhancing quality across production operations, working with production, engineering and supply chain teams in an office- and site-based environment.

The site is located outside Great Yarmouth.

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels.
• Computer literate with a practical, data-driven mindset.
• Proactive, driven and confident with a strong work ethic.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and review production plans to meet output, cost and quality objectives
• Monitor expenditure and forecast resource and production capacity requirements
• Optimise manufacturing layouts for assembly and materials handling
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, equipment and machine utilisation
• Plan and sequence manufacturing operations to improve flow and efficiency
• Provide guidance and input into engineering design concepts for manufacturability
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma / DMAIC methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality, cost and productivity improvements

Skills

Communication skills

Data-driven mindset

Proactive attitude

Strong work ethic

Education

HNC in Mechanical/ Electrical Engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

What You Will Do

You will play a key role in optimising the production capability of one of our major manufacturing sites producing foam and gas suppression systems used worldwide. This is a hands‑on manufacturing engineering role focused on improving efficiency, reducing cost and enhancing quality across production operations. You will work closely with production, engineering and supply chain teams in an office- and site‑based environment to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Site located outside Great Yarmouth city centre. Working hours: Monday to Thursday, 7:30am – 4:00pm, with an early finish on Fridays at 1:30pm

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Employee referral scheme
• Employee discounts
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Discounts on Johnson Controls products
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities

How You Will Do It

• Plan, manage and review production plans to meet output, cost and quality objectives
• Monitor expenditure and forecast resource and production capacity requirements
• Optimise manufacturing layouts for assembly and materials handling
• Design and improve manufacturing processes, equipment and machine utilisation
• Plan and sequence manufacturing operations to improve flow and efficiency
• Provide guidance and input into engineering design concepts for manufacturability
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives using Six Sigma / DMAIC methodologies
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to drive quality, cost and productivity improvements

What We Are Looking For

Required:

• HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment
• Strong communication skills with the ability to engage effectively at all levels
• Computer literate with a practical, data-driven mindset
• Proactive, driven and confident with a strong work ethic

About Us

Johnson Controls, a global leader in thermal management, mission‑critical building systems, energy efficiency, and decarbonization, helps customers use energy more productively, reduce carbon emissions, and operate with the precision and resilience required in rapidly expanding industries such as data centers, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, advanced manufacturing, and higher education.
For more than 140 years, Johnson Controls has delivered performance where it really matters. Backed by advanced technology, lifecycle services and an industry‑leading field organization, we elevate customer performance, turn goals into real‑world results and help move society forward.

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