Manufacturing Engineer

MARS Recruitment; High Wycombe; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

MARS Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 9-month contract in High Wycombe. The role focuses on supporting ongoing manufacturing projects, BAU CI activity, and NPI work, with emphasis on waste reduction and process optimization.

The candidate will review processes, propose improvements, lead CI initiatives, and deliver Lean/Six Sigma programs on the shop floor, while ensuring ISO 9000 compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing and/or Electronics engineering or equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean tools with track record of cost/quality improvements.
• Structured problem solving methodologies understanding.

Responsibilities

• Review and measure current manufacturing processes and identify waste opportunities.
• Agree improvement plans and targets with Manufacturing Team Leaders.
• Promote a Continuous Improvement culture through coaching and training on shop floor Lean/Six Sigma initiatives.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem solving

ISO 9000 knowledge

Project management

NPI

Product lifecycle management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Electronics Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer | High Wycombe | 9-Month contract | £28 PAYE or £38 Umbrella p/h:

Due to a combination of demand and project work, our client is looking to recruit a temporary Manufacturing Engineer to assist with ongoing manufacturing projects and BAU continuous improvement and NPI activity.

The Manufacturing Engineer will review and measure current manufacturing processes, identify waste opportunities for improvement and agree improvement plans and targets with Manufacturing Team Leaders. You will promote a Continuous Improvement culture through training and coaching, acting as a CI champion delivering shop floor Lean/ six sigma programs and initiatives.

PLEASE NOTE, WE ARE ONLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONS FROM BRITISH CITIZENS, EU SETTLEMENT, OR ILR, NO VISA APPLICATIONS.

About You

The Manufacturing Engineer will ideally have the following skills and attributes:

• A degree/HND in Manufacturing and/or Electronics engineering or relevant equivalent experience.
• Advanced knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools and techniques with a proven track record of delivering positive cost, quality and performance results
• Demonstrated ability to utilise structured problem solving methodologies.
• Working knowledge of ISO 9000 Quality Management System.
• Knowledge of Project Management techniques and experience leading cross functional project teams.
• Working knowledge of design processes (DFx), new product introduction and product lifecycle management.
• Computer literate with experience of using ERP/MRP systems such as production routings and BOM Structures.

This 9-month contract falls inside of IR35 and will be paid with PAYE or through an Umbrella.

MARS Recruitment is an equal opportunities employer and positively welcomes applications from suitably qualified applicants regardless of race, colour, sex, marital status, national origin, religion, age, disability, or any other protected status.

Suitable candidates for the role will be contacted within 3 working days, unfortunately if you haven’t heard back in this time your application has been unsuccessful at this time.