Manufacturing Engineer

Entech Technical Solutions; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Entech Technical Solutions is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a long-term contract in Peterborough. The role focuses on NPI and manufacturing process improvement, with leadership in assembly and machine tooling, and coordination across teams to deliver rapid production ramp‑ups.

The position is office-based in Peterborough, paying £38.00/hr via umbrella or £28.00/hr PAYE, inside IR35. Experience in APQP/PPAP and strong project management are desirable to drive efficiency and cost

Qualifications

• Experience with NPI planning and execution.
• Strong process improvement and lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Project management experience with large production increases.
• APQP/PPAP knowledge desirable.
• Ability to coordinate cross‑functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage Manufacturing/NPI projects from concept to implementation.
• Lead process improvement and design for manufacture activities.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure cost‑effective, quality production.
• Evaluate feasibility, costs, and space for new tooling and equipment.
• Drive efficiency and throughput during production ramp‑up.

Skills

NPI

Process Improvement

Lean operations

Project Management

Planning

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer / NPI Process Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer required for a long term contract Peterborough (initial 9-12 Months, likely to become ongoing though).

£38.00 FCSA Umbrella (Role is deemed inside IR35) £28.00 paye

Office Based 5 days PW in Peterborough

The Manufacturing Engineer is expected to function as a specialist with respect to a specific technical phase of an increase in production significantly over the next 12-18 mths

the process improvement function and which generally falls within the area of Assembly of Machinery

Work assignments may be specialised in nature but may also be broad based with coordination between other staff personnel to complete a larger project.

Evaluate projects to define desired results and determine logical approaches.

Evaluates such NPI factors as cost, assembly, equipment, space, etc. as well as other information needed to determine requirements.

Prepares feasibility studies for appropriateness and cost effectiveness and submits recommendations accordingly.

Results contribute to the effective management decisions in determining the most efficient processes, methods, machinery, tools, equipment, services and systems needed in the manufacture of product.

Actual work assignments may be typified as follows:

• Developing, analysing and managing Manufacturing/ Assembly / NPI Projects.
• Demonstratable experience in all areas related within Planning, Increased work capacities, whilst going through a signifigent increase in production over a relatively short period of time
• Will also include Process Improvement, Process Optimisation, Design, Develop, and implement Manufacturing Systems.
• Strong Project management experience & able to demonstrate previous project where production has been significantly increased in volume
• Ideally Price 2 Qualifications
• Leading, developing and supporting timely Design for Manufacture Best Practices, Operation Excellence Process Validation Best Practices and Lean Operation Excellence and Manufacturing Best Practices.
• Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues including: efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns. (APQP/PPAP experience Desirable)
• Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost- effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Providing the application, procurement, processing, installation and capability of new fabrication, material handling, test.
• Designing, developing and implementing the integration of manufacturing systems including scheduling techniques, simulation and systems application.
• Coordinating, planning, monitoring and reporting the activities associated with the flow analysis, design, and implementation of complex manufacturing group technology cells in an assigned area.
• Coordinating the purchase and application of machine tools, controls and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations.
• Supporting designing complex or intricate jigs and fixtures.

This position encompasses process improvement, Process Optimisation, tooling, plant engineering, supplier relationship building, releasing, machine shop, fabrication, assembly, etc. wherever a specific technical assignment may be needed.

Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc. in performing assigned duties.

• Previous experience within something associated or very similar to Manufacturing of High Value, Low Volume manufactured products preferred
• Demonstratable experience in all areas related within NPI Planning, Increased work capacities, whilst going through an increase in production over a relatively short period of time
• Process Improvement, Process Optimisation, Design, Develop, and implement Manufacturing Systems.
• Strong Project management experience & able to demonstrate previous project where production has been significantly increased in volume
• APQP/PPAP interpretation & recommendations related to Workforce/Labour allocation
• Demonstrable improvements on Processes & Process optimisation

This role is inside IR35, and has a pay rate of £38 /hr FCSA Umbrella depending upon experience and qualifications Paye also available (c.£28.00)