Manufacturing Engineer

Contract Personnel Ltd; Norwich; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Contract Personnel Ltd is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join their team, playing a key role in improving manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement and supporting the production of innovative automated machinery.

You'll work across Engineering, Production and Quality to deliver operational excellence, developing SOPs, leading Lean initiatives and solving production issues to cut costs and raise productivity.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
• Experience with BOMs, ERP systems or manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain SOPs for manufacturing processes.
• Identify and deliver continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Investigate production issues and implement solutions.
• Support engineering changes and ensure smooth production introduction.
• Manage BOMs and support manufacturing cost analysis.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Production, Quality and Purchasing.
• Participate in PFMEA and root cause investigations.
• Assist with quality and ISO compliance initiatives.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

BOMs management

ERP systems

Manufacturing documentation

Job description

Our client is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join their team, playing a key role in improving manufacturing processes, driving continuous improvement and supporting the production of innovative automated machinery.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys problem-solving, process optimisation and working collaboratively across Engineering, Production and Quality to deliver operational excellence.

This role is Monday to Friday, 9am to 5:30pm.

The Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll be responsible for developing efficient manufacturing processes, supporting new product introductions and implementing improvements that enhance quality, reduce costs and increase productivity.

Key responsibilities include:

• Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures (SOPs) for manufacturing processes.
• Identifying and delivering continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.
• Investigating production issues and implementing effective solutions.
• Supporting engineering changes and ensuring they are successfully introduced into production.
• Managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and supporting accurate manufacturing cost analysis.
• Working closely with Engineering, Production, Quality and Purchasing to improve manufacturing efficiency.
• Participating in PFMEA activities and supporting root cause investigations.
• Assisting with quality and compliance initiatives, including ISO standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who has:

• A degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering (or a related discipline).
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Experience working with BOMs, ERP systems or manufacturing documentation.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple departments.