Manufacturing Engineer

Premier Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established manufacturing firm in Reading is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. This hands-on position involves developing and optimizing manufacturing processes to enhance productivity and product quality. Responsibilities include supporting new product introductions and implementing process improvements. The ideal candidate will have proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer and a strong understanding of production environments, making this a crucial role for the firm's growth.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer in a production or engineering setting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to improve productivity and quality.
• Support new product introduction from concept through to production.
• Identify and implement process improvements and tooling solutions.
• Work closely with design, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues.
• Create and maintain process documentation and work instructions.
• Lead or support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Provide technical support and training to production staff.

Skills

Process improvement

Lean manufacturing

Technical support

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer – Manufacturing

Location : Reading

Salary : £45,000 - £50,000 per annum

We’re working with a well‑established manufacturing company who are looking to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on, process‑driven individual to play a key role in improving production efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing capability.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost‑effectiveness.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from concept through to production.
• Identify and implement process improvements, tooling solutions, and layout changes.
• Work closely with design, quality, and production teams to resolve technical and production issues.
• Create and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Lead or support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Provide technical support and training to production staff.

Key Requirements

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a production or engineering environment.

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