Manufacturing Engineer

FORMULA; Hawton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint-Gobain Formula in Newark is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive improvements in plant performance, product quality and efficiency. This role sits at the intersection of process engineering and site maintenance, translating improvement ideas into practical engineering solutions and leading workflow changes.

You will troubleshoot complex faults, lead small to mid CAPEX/OPEX projects up to £100k, manage contractors, and work with operations to reduce downtime, waste and energy use while

Qualifications

• Experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering role.
• Experience within a heavy industrial or 24/7 manufacturing environment.
• Multi-skilled with mechanical and electrical capabilities.
• Experience delivering continuous improvement or engineering projects.
• RAMS review and safe implementation awareness.

Responsibilities

• Troubleshoot complex electrical and mechanical faults with the maintenance team.
• Design, build and implement engineering modifications with Process Engineering.
• Deliver CAPEX/OPEX projects up to 100k.
• Manage external contractors and sourcing components.
• Document engineering modifications and communicate to maintenance teams.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Fault finding

Contractors management

Continuous improvement

Education

HND / Level 5 in Mechanical Engineering

Apprentice-trained engineer

Job description

At Saint-Gobain Formula, part of the global Saint-Gobain group, we specialise in high-performance gypsum solutions used across a range of industrial and specialist applications.

We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Newark, helping to drive improvements in plant performance, product quality and operational efficiency.

This role bridges the gap between process engineering and site maintenance, turning improvement ideas into practical engineering solutions. You'll work closely with operations and maintenance teams to troubleshoot complex issues and deliver engineering projects that improve reliability, safety and productivity across the site.

What you'll be doing

Troubleshooting & Fault Diagnosis

• Supporting the maintenance team with complex electrical and mechanical fault finding
• Investigating recurring issues across key areas of the plant to identify root causes rather than symptoms
• Diagnosing PLC-based process issues (Siemens / Allen-Bradley)

Project Delivery & Implementation

• Collaborating with the Process Engineering team to design, build and implement engineering modifications
• Delivering small to medium CAPEX/OPEX projects (up to 100k)
• Managing external contractors, sourcing components and commissioning new equipment
• Translating improvement ideas into practical mechanical or electrical solutions

Continuous Improvement

• Identifying opportunities to reduce downtime, waste and energy consumption
• Supporting the review of RAMS and ensuring safe implementation of engineering work
• Ensuring all engineering modifications are properly documented and communicated to maintenance teams

What we're looking for

• Experience in an Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering role
• Experience within a heavy industrial or 24/7 manufacturing environment (e.g. gypsum, cement or similar industries)
• A multi-skilled engineering background, comfortable working with both mechanical and electrical systems
• Experience delivering continuous improvement or engineering projects

• Strong analytical and fault-finding skills
• Ability to work effectively with contractors and cross-functional teams

Qualifications

• HND / Level 5 in Mechanical Engineering
• Apprentice-trained engineer

Are Formula and Saint-Gobain inclusive employers?

Saint-Gobain is a worldwide leader in light and sustainable construction, following our purpose of 'Making the World a Better Home'. We play a part in improving daily life through high-performance solutions. From wherever you are, let your unique personality and our values guide you every day to invent a more sustainable world.

We understand that a diverse workplace is not only a more enjoyable place to be but also facilitates better decision making and innovation. So, whoever you are, and whichever Saint-Gobain business you join, you can be sure of a warm welcome with us.

And what about flexibility?

At Saint-Gobain, we're always open to new ways of working. Everyone has different needs and commitments. We'll happily discuss any need you might have for this role. Whilst we can't promise to meet every request when we're recruiting, we do promise to listen.

If you match our criteria, we will be in touch to discuss your experience and more about you as a person, we look forward to hearing from you!