Manufacturing Engineer

Manpower; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Honeywell in Portsmouth is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer on a contract basis to support production operations on site. The role focuses on using 3D CAD to drive process improvements and optimise layouts.

The successful candidate will have a degree in Engineering, strong CAD skills, and proven ability to analyse workflows, equipment layouts and production methods to maximise efficiency and quality.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or in a similar role.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production methods and workflow optimisation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience analysing manufacturing layouts, tooling and assembly processes.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering or related discipline advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Generate and develop 3D CAD models to support manufacturing requirements.
• Plan, design and optimise manufacturing processes within the production environment.
• Analyse equipment layouts, workflows, assembly methods and workforce utilisation to maximise efficiency and productivity.
• Identify and specify the parts, tooling and equipment required to achieve manufacturing objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet product specifications and business requirements.
• Work closely with production, engineering and quality teams to improve operational performance.

Skills

3D CAD experience

Manufacturing process improvement

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Honeywell
Portsmouth (PO6 1SZ)
£30.00 - £35.00 per hour DOE
Monday to Friday - 8:00am - 4:45pm
Honeywell is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join its Portsmouth site on a contract basis. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with strong 3D CAD experience and a background in manufacturing process improvement to support production operations within a leading global technology and engineering organisation.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate and develop 3D CAD models to support manufacturing requirements.
• Plan, design and optimise manufacturing processes within the production environment.
• Analyse equipment layouts, workflows, assembly methods and workforce utilisation to maximise efficiency and productivity.
• Identify and specify the parts, tooling and equipment required to achieve manufacturing objectives.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cost and delivery performance.
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet product specifications and business requirements.
• Work closely with production, engineering and quality teams to improve operational performance.
• Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineer or similar engineering role.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes, production methods and workflow optimisation.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience analysing manufacturing layouts, tooling and assembly processes.
• Degree-qualified in Engineering or a related discipline is advantageous.
• Ability to demonstrate practical experience and proven capability within a manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

• Pay Rate: £30.00 - £35.00 per hour (depending on experience)
• Location: Walton Road, Portsmouth, Hampshire, SO61SZ
• Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:45pm
• Drug Screening: Mandatory prior to commencement

If you have a strong manufacturing engineering background and experience using 3D CAD to drive process improvements and production efficiency, we'd love to hear from you.