Manufacturing Engineer

Carbon 60, Inc.; Rowlands Castle; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon 60, Inc. seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to join their Havant, Hampshire site, shaping smarter manufacturing through improved processes, testing systems and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will lead manufacturing and testing enhancements, support new product introductions, and drive lean improvements across engineering and operations teams to boost quality, productivity, and energy efficiency.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical/Manufacturing or Production Engineering (e.g., HNC/HND).
• Experience in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret drawings and requirements to create practical solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing and test processes for quality and productivity.
• Support new product introductions by building requirements in from the start.
• Lead lean improvement initiatives to reduce waste and increase efficiency.
• Manage capital investment projects from business case to implementation.
• Maintain production standards and process documentation for reliability.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Production Engineering

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Problem-solving

Project coordination

Communication

Education

HNC / HND or equivalent

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Our client develops hydraulic, electric and electronic systems for mobile equipment. They now have an opportunity to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to join their flagship manufacturing site in Havant, Hampshire, where you will help shape the future of hydraulic manufacturing through smarter processes, reliable testing systems, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly support products that improve energy efficiency, productivity, and sustainability around the world.

Working hours are 7.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and improve manufacturing and test processes to increase quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Support new product introduction projects by ensuring production and testing requirements are built in from the start.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean and problem-solving methods to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency.
• Manage capital investment projects from business case through implementation to deliver measurable manufacturing benefits.
• Maintain accurate production standards, process documentation, and manufacturing data to support consistent, reliable operations.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, such as HNC / HND level or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing, process, product, or production engineering within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes, assembly methods, testing systems, or production performance.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills with the ability to work effectively across operational and engineering teams.