Manufacturing Engineer

Crowncork; Saltaire; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process development and improvements at the Shipley site, with occasional travel to other UK sites. You will champion efficient assembly methods, PFMEA updates, and BOM alignment with operations.

The role requires HND in Manufacturing Engineering, with a bias toward CAD (2D/3D) and CAD packages (AutoCAD; Siemens NX). Strong communication and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• HND or equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in progress preferred.
• CAD (2D/3D) essential, ideally AutoCAD and Siemens NX.
• PFMEA and EBOM/MBOM alignment with operations.
• Strong communication, problem solving and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve processes across all plant manufacturing operations.
• Plan, schedule and implement manufacturing processes in assembly areas.
• Engage with CI, maintenance and production engineering on projects.
• Design new systems, equipment and processes to support new product introduction and existing products.
• Support DFMA/ DFA meetings to ensure smooth production transitions.
• Contribute to PFMEA updates and BOM alignment with operations teams.

Skills

CAD (2D/3D)

AutoCAD

Siemens NX

PFMEA

BOMs (EBOM/MBOM)

Communication skills

Problem solving

Education

HND in Manufacturing Engineering

Bachelor's degree in progress

Job description

## Manufacturing EngineerApply: Shipley: Leeds: Full time: Posted Today: End Date: October 23, 2026 (8 days left to apply): JR104677**Job Description:**We have a new vacancy for a Manufacturing Engineer to be based at our site in Shipley, Bradford with occasional requirements to work from our other UK sites.**About CMbE**CarnaudMetalbox Engineering (CMbE) designs, develops, and manufactures high-performance metal forming and finishing machinery for the production of beverage, food, and aerosol cans. With our commitment to innovation and precision engineering, it is an exciting time to join our business. CMbE offers you the opportunity to grow and develop your skills in an expanding industry. **Your mission in CMbE**The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for developing and improving processes across all plant manufacturing operations. The Manufacturing Engineer will be involved in planning, scheduling, and implementing manufacturing processes in assembly areas, and will engage with other teams as per project requirements, i.e. CI, maintenance, and production engineering. The candidate will work on designing new systems, equipment and processes to support new product introduction and develop existing products across all operational areas. They will operate cross-functionally within the organisation to ensure that all product and system requirements are taken into account from start of the process to completion. Experience and knowledge of supporting Design for Manufacture (DfM) and Design for Assembly (DfA) development meetings to ensure the smooth transition into full production is essential for this role; as well as supporting during the review and tender stages for new equipment, working with internal stakeholders to agree technical specification. The ideal candidate will have experience liaising as appropriate with suppliers and customers to support projects. **About you** Candidates must hold a HND or equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering, and ideally be working towards a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent. Experience and knowledge of CAD (2D and 3D) is essential, ideally AutoCAD and Siemens NX. They will have experience developing effective automated and non-automated systems and testing new and existing manufacturing processes. A solid understanding and knowledge of supporting and updating PFMEA as changes occur, and Engineering and Manufacturing BOMs (EBOM/MBOM) aligned with operations team assembly and manufacturing methods are essential The successful candidate will be able to demonstrate excellent communication skills to delivery technical information with various stakeholders; together with strong verbal and written skills, problem solving skills, the ability to work effectively within, and across, project teams and be highly organised with a high level of attention to detail. **What CMbE Offers You*** The opportunity to build a career in a multi-cultural environment* To be rewarded fairly and promoted based on merit and performance* Professional and personal development through training and work experiences* Strong engagement and commitment to the safety of our employees**Join us and become part of an international team of professionals across the Crown packaging group who are passionate about precision engineering, can making machinery and sustainable packaging!**