Manufacturing Engineer

Camlin Group; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Pension

Health Shield

Discounted Gym

25 Days Annual Leave + 10 stats

Life Insurance

Employee Recognition

Financial rewards

Job summary

Camlin Group in Lisburn, United Kingdom, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support operational performance, delivery and continuous improvement of electro-mechanical products used by critical infrastructure customers worldwide.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Supply Chain to implement lean manufacturing, drive improvements, support New Product Introduction, develop efficient layouts, and lead root cause analysis to reduce cost and waste while maintaining robust

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in manufacturing or engineering disciplines.
• Experience in a technical manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience supporting electromechanical assembly and test processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and CI methodologies.
• Experience with New Product Introduction activities.
• Strong problem-solving with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Experience with Health & Safety requirements in manufacturing.
• Strong communication, organisational and stakeholder management skills.
• Proficient IT skills including MS Office

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering, Production and Supply Chain to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, 3S/5S initiatives across production.
• Support introduction of new products into manufacturing with DFM from the outset.
• Develop production layouts based on lean principles.
• Drive productivity, quality and cost-reduction projects in manufacturing.
• Identify, design and maintain production jigs, fixtures, tooling and assembly aids.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and lead root cause analyses and corrective actions.
• Support inventory reduction and waste minimisation initiatives.
• Ensure manufacturing documentation, work instructions and standards are maintained.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

NPI

Root Cause Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor or HND/HNC in Manufacturing/Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Job Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in supporting the operational performance, delivery, and continuous improvement of Camlin's innovative technology products. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, and Supply Chain teams, you will drive manufacturing excellence through process improvements, lean initiatives, and the successful introduction of new products into production.

This is an exciting opportunity for an engineer who enjoys solving complex manufacturing challenges, improving efficiency, and working in a fast-paced environment supporting electro-mechanical products used by critical infrastructure customers worldwide.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, and Supply Chain teams to improve product manufacturing and production efficiency.
• Drive best-in-class manufacturing practices across Health & Safety, Quality, and Operational performance.
• Support the introduction of new products into manufacturing, ensuring Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles are embedded from the outset.
• Lead Lean Manufacturing, flow optimization, and 3S/5S improvement initiatives across production.
• Develop and implement production layouts based on lean manufacturing principles.
• Drive productivity, quality, and cost-reduction projects within the manufacturing environment.
• Identify, design, and maintain production jigs, fixtures, tooling, and assembly aids.
• Investigate manufacturing issues and lead root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Support inventory reduction and waste minimization initiatives.
• Support TWI implementation (KATA, JI, SWARMS)
• Maintain manufacturing documentation, including work instructions, process documentation, and standards.
• Support operational excellence programmes and continuous improvement activities.
• Ensure production tooling, equipment, and calibration systems are maintained and fit for purpose.

Qualifications & Skills - Essential Criteria

• Degree qualified or HND/ HNC in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Electrical, Electronic Engineering, or a related discipline
• Experience working within a technical manufacturing, production, or engineering environment.
• Experience supporting electromechanical assembly and test processes.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Strong problem-solving skills with experience of root cause analysis and corrective action implementation.
• Experience of working within Health & Safety requirements in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong communication, organisational, and stakeholder management skills.
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office applications.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience within electronics, electrical, industrial technology, or electromechanical manufacturing environments.
• Experience leading Lean, Kaizen, 5S, or process improvement projects.
• Knowledge of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles.
• Experience with NCR, CAPA, RCA, 8D, or similar problem-solving methodologies.
• Experience supporting inventory reduction, process optimisation, or production efficiency initiatives.ೀ"
• Exposure to TWI, KATA, SWARMs, or operational excellence programmes.
• Experience developing manufacturing tooling, fixtures, and assembly aids.
• Understanding of production test equipment and calibration requirements.

Our Values

• We work together
• We believe in people
• We won't accept the 'way it has always been done'
• We listen to learn
• We’re trying to do the right thing

Wide ranging benefits package beyond competitive salary - Generous Pension Contributions (6% employer), Health Shield, Discounted Gym, 25 Days Annual leave + 10 stats, Life Insurance, Employee Recognition scheme & financial rewards.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Individuals seeking employment at Camlin are considered without regards to race, colour, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital states, ancestry, physical or mental disability, gender identity or sexual orientation.