Manufacturing Engineer

Octagon Group; Littlehampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Littlehampton seeks a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to support product transitions and enhance operational performance. Key responsibilities include developing manufacturing methods, leading improvement projects, and acting as a liaison between teams. Candidates should hold a relevant engineering degree and have over 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly in continuous improvement and world-class manufacturing techniques.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in a Manufacturing or Production Engineering role.
• Strong background in continuous improvement techniques.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and tools.
• Lead continuous improvement projects.
• Act as a technical liaison between engineering and production.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Process flow mapping

Education

Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline

Job description

NEW MANUFACTURING ENGINEER BASED IN LITTLEHAMPTON.

Our client based in Littlehampton, West Sussex, are searching for a driven Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic manufacturing team. As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you'll support the transition of products from New Product Introduction (NPI) to full-scale production. You'll also lead and support key improvement initiatives to enhance safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across the manufacturing operation.

Responsibilities as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Littlehampton

• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods, tools, and processes for efficient production.
• Lead continuous improvement and capital investment projects across manufacturing.
• Act as a technical liaison between Advanced Engineering and Production teams.
• Develop and implement Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) strategies for encapsulation equipment.
• Drive process validation activities including simulation, experimentation, and documentation.
• Recommend and introduce new equipment, tools, and line-balancing improvements.
• Collaborate across departments including Design, Test, Documentation, and Purchasing to solve manufacturing challenges.

Requirements as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Littlehampton

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5+ years in a Manufacturing or Production Engineering role supporting operational functions.
• Strong background in continuous improvement and world-class manufacturing techniques (e.g., TAKT time, Lean, Kanban, process flow mapping).

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