Manufacturing Engineer

Butler Rose; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus scheme

Enhanced pension and leave entitlement

Early finish Fridays 12:30pm

Permanent, full-time position

Job summary

Butler Rose is recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer in Plymouth, a permanent full-time role in a busy production environment. You will support daily manufacturing activities while leading continuous improvement initiatives, CAPEX projects and introduction of new equipment, tooling and processes.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or related discipline and at least 2 years’ experience in engineering/manufacturing, with strong analytical and problem-solving skills and a proactive

Qualifications

• The candidate has a degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline or equivalent industry experience.
• At least 2 years' experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical approach and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience using Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
• Ability to produce clear reports and effective presentations.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, planning and organisational skills.
• Attention to detail and a proactive approach to improvement.

Responsibilities

• Optimise existing manufacturing processes with focus on safety, cost, quality and delivery.
• Identify, justify and deliver CAPEX projects from concept to validation.
• Conduct work measurement activities to support BOMs and capacity planning.
• Promote Lean tools and 5S, standard work and TPM practices in production.
• Create and maintain SOPs; ensure safe introduction of equipment and processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality and HSE to implement improvements.
• Investigate and resolve production issues related to quality and efficiency.
• Design tooling and fixtures to support manufacturing processes.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Planning & organisation

Communication

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or related discipline

Tools

Lean manufacturing

5S

Value stream mapping

SOP documentation

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Permanent, Full-time
Hours: 39 hours per week - early Friday finish

Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business in Plymouth.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a busy production environment, taking responsibility for improving manufacturing processes across safety, quality, cost and efficiency.

Working closely with Production, Quality, HSE and other operational teams, you will support day-to-day manufacturing while also delivering continuous improvement initiatives, CAPEX projects and the introduction of new equipment, tooling and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Optimise existing manufacturing processes with a focus on safety, cost, quality and delivery.
• Identify, justify and deliver CAPEX projects from initial concept through to implementation and validation.
• Conduct work measurement activities to support accurate BOMs and capacity planning.
• Promote and implement Lean manufacturing tools and practices, including 5S, standard work, Total Productive Maintenance, visual management and value stream mapping.
• Create, maintain and improve standard operating procedures (SOPs).
• Work closely with Production, Quality and HSE teams to ensure new equipment and processes are safely and effectively introduced.
• Identify and deliver improvements in the use of materials, manufacturing methods and personnel.
• Investigate and resolve production issues relating to quality, efficiency, bottlenecks and health & safety.
• Design and introduce tooling and fixtures to support manufacturing processes.
• Support environmental, health and safety improvement activities.
• Maintain and improve existing manufacturing processes and products.
• Investigate and resolve ongoing production process issues.
• Support the testing and replacement of obsolete consumables.
• Design and manage the introduction of new tooling and equipment.

About You

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• A degree in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline, or equivalent experience gained within industry.
• 2 years' experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• A strong analytical and structured approach to problem solving.
• Experience using Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and problem-solving methodologies.
• The ability to produce clear reports and effective presentations.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.
• Good planning and organisational abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail and a proactive approach to improvement.

What's on Offer?

• Above market salary
• Enhanced pension and leave entitlement
• Bonus scheme
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Early finish every Friday at 12:30pm.
• Opportunity to take ownership of meaningful manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.

The organisation is committed to providing equal opportunities and fostering an inclusive working environment. All applicants and employees will be treated fairly and in accordance with applicable equality legislation.

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Butler Rose is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.

Butler Rose Ltd is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.