Manufacturing Engineer

Holt Engineering; Purbrook; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer for an on-site contract role in Portsmouth. This position involves implementing process improvements, developing manufacturing workflows, and generating detailed 3D CAD models. The ideal candidate has a relevant degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering and a strong background in Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma practices. Salary is set at £30 - £35 per hour.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Manufacturing/Engineering.
• Experience in process or manufacturing engineering.
• Hands-on experience with 3D CAD models.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements.
• Develop and launch cost-effective manufacturing processes.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Skills

Process improvement

3D CAD modeling

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Project management

Education

Degree in Manufacturing/Engineering or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Position: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire (On-Site)

Type: Contract - Initial 6 months with chance to be extended

Salary: £30 - £35 p/h

Are you passionate about driving manufacturing excellence and continuous improvement? We are seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team in Portsmouth. This is an on-site, contract role of initially 6 months but could be extended based on workload.

Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements to deliver better product quality to customers and stronger internal yields
• Develop and launch efficient, cost-effective manufacturing processes for new products, ensuring projects are on time and within budget
• Develop and generate detailed 3D CAD models to support manufacturing processes
• Promote Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across the production floor (including HOS/5S/7S)
• Drive projects to reduce direct and indirect costs within operations
• Support root cause analysis, troubleshooting, and cross-functional problem-solving
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Manufacturing/ Engineering OR a recognised time-served engineering apprenticeship
• Hands-on experience in process or manufacturing engineering, ideally in a high-tech or industrial setting
• Experience developing and generating detailed 3D CAD models to support manufacturing processes
• Plan and design manufacturing workflows, equipment layout, and assembly methods within an industrial plant to maximize production efficiency
• Analyze workforce utilization and manufacturing operations to identify areas for improvement and optimization
• Determine necessary parts, tools, and materials needed to meet production goals in line with product specifications
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure manufacturing methods comply with quality standards
• Strong track record of implementing Lean, Six Sigma (Green Belt or above), and continuous improvement practices

If you are interested in finding out more either apply to the role or reach out to Max Sinclair - (url removed)