Manufacturing Engineer

Stannah; Picket Piece; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Market Aligned Salary, paid monthly

Profit Share Bonus Scheme, quarterly

Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ LEA

Pension Scheme with matched contrib

SimplyHealth Cash Plan

Life Assurance Scheme

Long Service award with holiday

Discount Rewards Scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Enhanced maternity/paternity provision

Job summary

Stannah Group is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Global Upholstery Solutions, Andover. You will support upholstery and woodworking operations, introduce new products, and drive continuous improvement to deliver measurable cost savings across sites.

We expect a track record in manufacturing process improvements, with experience in upholstery, furniture manufacturing, CNC, and Lean methods. This is a full-time, on-site role with a strong focus on efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience delivering process improvements in manufacturing.
• Knowledge of upholstery/furniture production advantageous.
• Ability to lead cost-saving and efficiency initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes across upholstery, woodworking, and furniture production operations.
• Support introduction of new products from concept to production.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Design jigs, fixtures, tooling to improve efficiency and quality.
• Lead root cause investigations and Lean improvement projects.
• Experience in upholstery, furniture, woodworking or related industry.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Problem solving

Manufacturing excellence

Tools

CAD software

CNC machinery

Lean tools

Job description

• Business Division: Global Upholstery Solutions
• Employment Type : Permanent
• Referral Bonus: No

Company Description

Stannah is a family-owned manufacturing and engineering company.Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings.We make life easier for people. We do this by improving access for greater convenience and independence.

Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867. A lot has happened since then and today Stannah is a global business.The family is in their fifth generation and plays a hands-on role in running the business. Most people know us for our stairlifts. Our range of products includes lifts, escalators, andhomelifts. We also provide maintenance and repair services.

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Andover at Stannah Group - Join Our Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join Stannah Group based at Global Upholstery SolutionsAndover.

This job will involve supporting upholstery and woodworking manufacturing operations, introducing new products and processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering measurable cost savings across multiple manufacturing sites.

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will work 37 hours per week,Monday to Thursday 8:00 to 16.45, Friday 8:00 to 12:00. This job is a permanent contract.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys improving production processes, increasing efficiencies, reducing waste, and supporting the manufacture of high-quality upholstered and timber-framed products.

To be successful as the Manufacturing Engineer, it is essential that you have previous experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of delivering process improvements and cost-saving initiatives. Experience in upholstery, furniture manufacturing, woodworking, CNC machining, automated fabric cutting systems, and Lean Manufacturing would be desirable.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes across upholstery, woodworking, and furniture production operations.
• Support the introduction of new products from concept through to full-scale production.
• Identify and implement process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and deliver cost savings.
• Design and implement jigs, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids to improve efficiency and quality.
• Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience working within a manufacturing environment, ideally within upholstery, furniture, woodworking, or a related industry.
• Demonstrable experience delivering cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.
• Knowledge of woodworking processes, timber frame manufacturing, CNC machinery, or automated cutting technologies.
• Experience using CAD software and interpreting technical drawings.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and problem-solving techniques.

Additional Information

Benefits Include:

• Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis
• Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits
• Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
• Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice
• SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more
• Life Assurance Scheme
• Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
• Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more
• Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being
• Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

#HA

Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect.Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community!

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.

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