Manufacturing Engineer

Recruit4staff LTD; Llandygai; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

Progression opportunities

Training and development opportunities

Pension

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

On-site parking

Supportive engineering environment

Job summary

Recruit4staff LTD is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer to support production and drive continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment. You will work with production teams, operators, and cross-functional departments to ensure tools, processes and equipment run efficiently while supporting new product introduction and production targets.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead multiple projects including developing products ahead of launch, implementing process improvements, and

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of CNC machines, press machines, and assembly operations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and production tracking.
• BSc or HNC in engineering or a technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience.

Responsibilities

• Support production targets and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing.
• Collaborate with production teams and cross-functional departments.
• Develop products ahead of launch and support new production equipment installation.
• Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and improve efficiency using Lean manufacturing principles.
• Coordinate design, procurement, build and commissioning of tooling and machinery.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

CNC & press machines

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BSc or HNC in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Job Details

Pay: Competitive Annual Salary

Hours of Work: Days Monday to Friday (with potential flexibility in start and finish times)

Duration: Permanent

Benefits

• Early finish on Fridays
• opportunity for progression
• training and development opportunities
• standard company pension
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays
• on-site parking
• supportive engineering environment

Job Role

The Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in supporting production and driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing environment. The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with production teams, operators, and cross-functional departments to ensure equipment, tooling, and processes run efficiently while supporting new product introduction and production targets. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be involved in multiple engineering projects including developing products ahead of launch, implementing process improvements, and supporting new production equipment installation. The Manufacturing Engineer will also troubleshoot manufacturing issues, improve efficiency using Lean manufacturing principles, and coordinate the design, procurement, build and commissioning of tooling and machinery.

Essential Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Proven experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer or in a similar engineering role within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of engineering processes involving CNC machines, press machines, and assembly operations
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reporting, and production tracking
• BSc or HNC in an engineering or technical discipline, or equivalent relevant experience

Advantageous Skills, Experience, or Qualifications

• Working knowledge of ERP systems such as Epicor
• Experience supporting new product introduction and manufacturing process improvements
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing tools and continuous improvement strategies

Additional Information

• Reports to the Engineering Manager and works closely with production teams
• Involvement in capital equipment projects, automation initiatives, and process validation
• Responsible for maintaining safe working practices and supporting a clean and organised production environment
• Opportunity to work within a collaborative engineering team supporting innovative manufacturing projects
• Commutable From: Conwy, Anglesey, Pwllheli, Colwyn Bay, Llandudno, Caernarfon, Llanfairfechan, Penmaenmawr, Bethesda, Menai Bridge
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