Manufacturing Engineer

Talent Bean; Redditch; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join an established engineering team in Redditch. This hands-on role involves optimizing manufacturing processes, supporting new product introductions, and leading continuous improvement initiatives in a high-quality production environment. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering and a relevant degree. You will enjoy working cross-functionally to solve problems and enhance production efficiency.

Qualifications

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in a regulated or high-spec manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of process capability (Cp, Cpk) and SPC.
• Experience in continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Analyse, develop, and optimise manufacturing processes.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean techniques.
• Support industrialisation of new products.

Skills

Experience in manufacturing engineering

Process control knowledge

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Salary : £45,000 – £50,000 (circa)

Location : Redditch

Shift : Day shifts, Monday–Friday

Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their engineering team in Redditch. This is a hands‑on, improvement‑focused role offering the opportunity to influence manufacturing performance, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement within a high‑quality production environment.

This position would suit a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer or Production Engineer who enjoys working cross‑functionally, solving problems at root cause level, and improving processes to deliver consistent, right‑first‑time results.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse, develop, and optimise manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and safety
• Drive strong process control and capability across manufacturing operations
• Lead continuous improvement activities using Lean and industrial engineering techniques (Kaizen, time studies, line balancing, value stream mapping)
• Support the industrialisation of new products, including process development, tooling, work instructions, and validation activities
• Collaborate with design, production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth transition into production
• Apply APQP principles and lead PPAP activities to ensure product and process readiness
• Troubleshoot production issues using structured problem‑solving tools (RCA, 8D, DMAIC)
• Define and maintain robust process documentation including routings, SOPs, control plans, and work instructions
• Support the development and validation of tooling, fixtures, jigs, and gauging
• Monitor manufacturing KPIs such as yield, scrap, throughput, and Right First Time, using data to drive improvement
• Contribute to capital investment and equipment improvement projects

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in a Manufacturing Engineer role within a regulated or high‑spec manufacturing environment
• Degree or HND in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline
• Strong understanding of process control, process capability (Cp, Cpk), and SPC
• Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and waste reduction
• Practical experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and structured problem‑solving methods
• Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T
• Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills

Desirable

• Professional Engineering registration (EngTech, IEng, or CEng)
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Exposure to special processes or complex manufacturing operations

This position is based in Redditch and is easily commutable from :

Bromsgrove, Alcester, Studley, Droitwich, Worcester, Solihull, Stratford‑upon‑Avon, Evesham, and South Birmingham.

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Talent Bean who are operating as an employment business