Manufacturing Engineer

Jonathan Lee Group; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Jonathan Lee Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer, Training & Continuous Improvement, based in Milton Keynes. You will help integrate and optimise production equipment and processes while coaching and developing capable operators and maintenance teams.

The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving, practical training delivery, and data-driven root cause analysis to improve line reliability, safety, and efficiency across the manufacturing floor.

Qualifications

• Hands-on knowledge of production equipment and processes.
• Experience delivering practical training and coaching.
• Strong root cause analysis using data and indicators.
• Clear communication adapted to different audiences.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with maintenance/production systems.

Responsibilities

• Support integration, optimisation, and continuous improvement of equipment and processes.
• Provide fault diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance improvement to protect line efficiency.
• Train and coach operators through practical sessions across engineering disciplines.
• Develop and maintain training materials, work instructions, and docs.
• Assist in managing maintenance resources within budget while preserving availability.
• Promote a safety-first culture by adhering to Health and Safety policies.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Training delivery

Root cause analysis

Communication skills

Maintenance systems

Education

Apprenticeship/HNC/HND in Engineering

Job description

A growing food manufacturer are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer where practical problem-solving, continuous improvement, and hands-on coaching truly matter. As a Manufacturing Engineer, Training & Continuous Improvement, you will help build capable, confident teams while supporting the technical integration of existing and new production equipment.

Salary £42,000 to £50,000 plus Benefits

Monday to Friday 8.30am till 5.30pm

What You Will Do:

• Support the integration, optimisation, and continuous improvement of production equipment and processes.
• Deliver fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, repairs, and maintenance improvement initiatives to protect line efficiency.
• Train and coach operators and line personnel through practical classroom-based sessions across mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Develop, maintain, and continuously improve training materials, work instructions, and technical documentation.
• Help manage maintenance resources to maintain equipment availability while keeping budget control on track.
• Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring compliance with Health and Safety policies and procedures.

What You Will Bring:

• Demonstrable hands-on technical knowledge of production equipment and processes, including troubleshooting and repair activities.
• Experience delivering practical training and coaching across a range of engineering disciplines, ideally including mechanics, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
• Strong ability to identify the root cause of problems, using data, observations, and performance indicators to drive practical solutions.
• Clear communication skills to explain technical concepts confidently, tailoring the message to different audiences and skill levels.
• Computer literacy and familiarity with using maintenance or production systems.
• Apprenticeship, HNC or HND in Engineering.

This Manufacturing Engineer, Training & Continuous Improvement role sits within the fast-paced food manufacturing sector and supports this company's ongoing focus on growth, quality, and putting consumers first. By strengthening equipment performance and developing autonomous teams, your work directly contributes to safer operations, stronger production reliability, and continuous improvement that keeps manufacturing moving forward.

Location:

Milton Keynes, UK.