Manufacturing Engineer

CBSbutler; Romsey; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Roke in Romsey is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a 6-month contract to support electronics and hardware assembly. You will lead Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives, resolve production issues, and work cross-functionally with engineering, production and supply chain to enhance processes, quality and delivery.

The role requires a relevant engineering degree with Lean Six Sigma certification and hands-on electro-mechanical assembly experience.

Qualifications

• Strong electro-mechanical manufacturing background with hands-on problem solving.
• Experience leading change and improvement projects across electronics and hardware assembly.
• Familiar with PSP, 8D, RCA and DMAIC methodologies.
• MRP experience (IFS) advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Resolve production issues and non-conformances using PSP, 8D, RCA and DMAIC.
• Support electronics and hardware assembly, testing and troubleshooting.
• Implement PFMEA, 5S and Asset Care programmes.
• Work with engineering, production and supply chain to improve processes and delivery.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Leadership

Measurement techniques

Education

Relevant degree in engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt

Tools

MRP (IFS)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer | 6-month contract | Romsey

Location: Romsey — 5 days per week onsite

Duration: 6 months

I’m recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer to support Roke, helping improve manufacturing processes, resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement across electronics and hardware assembly.

This would suit someone with a strong electro-mechanical manufacturing background who enjoys hands‑on problem solving and leading improvements in productivity, quality, cost and lead times.

Key responsibilities

• Lead Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement projects.
• Resolve production issues and non-conformances using PSP, 8D, RCA and DMAIC.
• Support electronics and hardware assembly, testing and troubleshooting.
• Implement PFMEA, 5S and Asset Care programmes.
• Work with engineering, production and supply chain teams to improve processes and delivery.

Experience we’re looking for

• Relevant degree and Lean Six Sigma Green/Black Belt qualification.
• Experience in electro-mechanical assembly and electronic/mechanical testing.
• A track record of leading change and improvement projects.
• Familiarity with manual and automated measurement techniques.
• MRP experience — IFS would be advantageous.

SC clearance is highly preferred. The role can start under BPSS, but applicants without SC must be able to obtain it.

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