Manufacturing Engineer

Airedale by Modine; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

7% Employer Pension contribution (min

Life assurance

25 days holiday + statutory days

Holiday Purchase scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Airedale Rewards scheme

Job summary

Airedale by Modine is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive operational excellence across production processes with a strong focus on Lean and CI. The role includes supporting CapEx projects to enhance production capability and improve product quality.

You will develop and validate manufacturing processes, monitor key metrics, and create dashboards to inform decision-making. A degree in engineering and manufacturing experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Lead and support CI projects that reduce cost, eliminate waste, shorten cycle time, and improve product quality.
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies to build operational capability.
• Drive defect prevention through robust process controls and error-proofing solutions (Poka‑Yoke).
• Support new product development from concept through to product launch.
• Develop, optimise, and validate manufacturing processes to meet rigorous quality and performance targets.
• Monitor operational performance (OEE, yield, downtime, scrap, OTIF) and present insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Create dashboards, databases, KPIs, and reports to support decision‑making and justification.
• Support issue resolution through structured problem‑solving and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Drive operational excellence across production processes.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce waste and cycle time.
• Develop, optimise and validate manufacturing processes for quality targets.
• Monitor OEE, yield, downtime, scrap, and OTIF; present insights to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to resolve issues and implement solutions.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Continuous Improvement

Kaizen

Value Stream Mapping

5S

SMED

Poka-Yoke

DMAIC

OEE

Dashboards

Problem Solving

Stakeholder Engagement

Cross-functional Collaboration

Process Mapping

Education

Engineering degree (HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial Engineering)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

At Modine, we are Engineering a Cleaner, Healthier World™. Building on more than 100 years of excellence in thermal management, we provide trusted systems and solutions that improve air quality and conserve natural resources. Our Airedale by Modine brand is a world leader in the design and manufacture of innovative thermal management solutions for data centres, clean rooms, hospitals, universities, and other mission-critical environments.

Trusted as The Critical Cooling Specialists, Airedale by Modine has decades of experience providing efficient, flexible end-to-end cooling solutions that work smarter, not harder, to deliver more cooling for less power. With manufacturing facilities in Canada, Spain, the UK, and the U.S., we’re scaling up across the world to support an ever-growing demand for our solutions. That’s where you come in….

The Opportunity

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for helping to drive operational excellence and across production processes. This role has a strong focus on continuous improvement methodologies such as Lean and the theory of constraints to optimise manufacturing performance, reduce waste, enhance product quality, and support strategic business objectives. The role also plays a key part in supporting the introduction and implementation of new capital expenditure (CapEx) projects to enhance production capability.

Manufacturing Engineer Requirements

• Strong knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies, including Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), 5S, SMED, Poka-Yoke, Root Cause Analysis, and DMAIC.
• Lead and support CI projects that reduce cost, eliminate waste, shorten cycle time, and improve product quality.
• Implement continuous improvement methodologies to build operational capability.
• Drive defect prevention through robust process controls and error-proofing solutions (Poka‑Yoke).
• Support new product development from concept through to product launch.
• Develop, optimise, and validate manufacturing processes to meet rigorous quality and performance targets.
• Monitor operational performance (OEE, yield, downtime, scrap, OTIF) and present insights to relevant stakeholders.
• Create dashboards, databases, KPIs, and reports to support decision‑making and justification.
• Support issue resolution through structured problem‑solving and collaboration with cross‑functional teams.

Manufacturing Engineer Skills & Experience

• HNC / HND or Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering (or related field preferred).
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing environment, (automotive industry or similar preferred)
• Demonstrated experience delivering tangible CI improvements.
• Experience in 5S, SMED, TPM, 8 wastes or other Lean methodologies.
• Strong experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role.
• Proficient in process mapping, workflow analysis and factory floor observations.
• Excellent problem‑solving and analytical skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Proactive and self‑driven with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to implementing solutions.
• Comfortable managing multiple projects simultaneously in a fast‑paced environment.

What can you expect from us?

• Competitive Salary
• 7% Employer Pension contribution (min 1% employee)
• Life assurance
• 25 days holiday + statutory days
• Holiday Purchase scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Airedale Rewards scheme – discounts on shopping/restaurants/cinema etc.
• Exciting opportunity to work in a hypergrowth market, with a market leading product and an internationally recognised brand