Manufacturing Engineer

Princess Yachts Limited; Plymouth; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4.5 day week

Career development

Job summary

Princess Yachts Limited in Plymouth is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement and optimize production processes. You will work closely with Production and cross-functional teams to standardise methods, support new product introductions, and reduce waste while improving cost, quality and delivery.

The role requires hands-on engineering, strong analytical skills, and effective communication to influence change in a high craft manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in improving manufacturing performance in production settings.
• Ability to drive cost, quality, delivery, and efficiency improvements.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills to interpret data and metrics.
• Hands-on engineering mindset for practical problem solving.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve cost, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to ensure an efficient and effective production launch.
• Analyze manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard work, process maps, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Optimize manufacturing processes, layouts, tooling, fixtures, jigs, and build sequence.
• Provide structured problem-solving support to production teams and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Drive process standardisation and influence Design for Manufacture (DFM) improvements.
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to deliver operational improvements.
• Champion appropriate Lean Manufacturing principles and maintain high standards of Health, Safety & Environmental culture.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Data analysis

NPI experience

Problem solving

Project management

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Degree Level 6 in Engineering

Job description

We are looking for a proactive and driven Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in improving manufacturing performance, driving operational excellence, and supporting the introduction of new products.

Working closely with Production and other cross-functional teams, you will be responsible for developing, improving, and standardising manufacturing processes that enhance productivity, reduce waste, improve quality, and support business growth.

If you are passionate about continuous improvement, manufacturing, and solving complex production challenges, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Be Doing

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Identify opportunities to eliminate waste and improve cost, quality, delivery, and efficiency.
• Lead Continuous Improvement initiatives across manufacturing operations.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities to ensure an efficient and effective production launch.
• Analyse manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify and implement process improvements.
• Develop and maintain standard work, process maps, and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Optimise manufacturing processes, layouts, tooling, fixtures, jigs, and build sequence.
• Provide structured problem-solving support to production teams and resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Drive process standardisation and influence Design for Manufacture (DFM) improvements.
• Collaborate with production and cross-functional teams to deliver operational improvements.
• Champion appropriate Lean Manufacturing principles and maintain high standards of Health, Safety & Environmental culture.

What We’re Looking For

We’re seeking an analytical and hands‑on engineer with a passion for continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Experience within a manufacturing or production engineering environment (low volume with complex / high process variation desirable).
• Demonstrable experience in influencing change in a ‘high craft’ / skilled manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Degree, Level 6 qualification, or equivalent experience in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret manufacturing data and performance metrics.
• Practical engineering mindset with a hands‑on approach to problem solving.
• Experience applying engineering principles to improve manufacturing processes, efficiency, and cost performance.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and results‑focused with a strong sense of accountability.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety legislation and best practice.

Why Join Us?

• Opportunity to make a real impact on manufacturing performance and operational excellence within an internationally recognised class leading brand.
• Support / lead continuous improvement and business transformation projects.
• 4.5 day working week.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.

We established our home in Plymouth, on the edge of the English Channel, in 1965. Today, a highly skilled team come together at our shipyards to create something remarkable.
From designers to engineers, and carpenters to metalworkers, each of them possesses a mastery of their individual craft. And each one is completely focused on the details for which they are responsible.
By crafting every detail, we can perfect every detail. So our customers can enjoy the perfect experience.