Manufacturing Engineer

Owen Daniels; Redditch; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Redditch is seeking a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to improve processes and support new product introductions. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience with metal forming processes and a background in continuous improvement methodologies. Benefits include 25 days holiday, matched pension, and a full-time contract. Join our high-performing team to drive operational excellence.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

5% matched pension

Qualifications

• Experience with metal forming processes such as forging, rolling, castings, extrusion, stamping, or bending.
• Experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role.
• Practical experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and 8D problem-solving.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and first-time quality.
• Support industrialization of new products including tooling, work instructions, and validation plans.
• Conduct structured problem-solving using established methodologies.

Skills

Metal forming processes

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving methodologies (RCA, 8D, DMAIC)

APQP

PPAP

Job description

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team. This role plays a key part in driving operational excellence by improving manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency, and supporting new product introductions from concept through to production. The successful candidate will have experience with metal forming processes.

Overview

• Position: Manufacturing Engineer
• Employment type: Permanent
• Salary: Salary dependent on experience
• Location: Redditch
• Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 5pm, Friday 8am - 12pm

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and first-time quality.
• Support industrialization of new products including tooling, work instructions and validation plans.
• Implement and lead APQP, PPAP, and related readiness and approval processes.
• Conduct structured problem-solving using RCA, 8D, and DMAIC methodologies.
• Define and maintain routings, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation.

Skills & Experience

• Hands on experience with metal forming processes (forging, rolling, castings, extrusion, stamping and/or bending).
• Experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer or similar.
• Practical experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and 8D problem-solving.

Company Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus the 8 bank holidays
• 5% matched pension