Manufacturing Engineer

Pertemps; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing organization seeks an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to oversee continuous improvement initiatives and support ongoing production. This role involves leading capital equipment projects, optimising performance, and engaging in the NPI process. The successful candidate will enjoy a competitive salary, strong benefits, and opportunities for training and career progression within a multinational environment.

Benefits

Pension

Life Insurance

Onsite Parking

Professional Development Opportunities

International Career Progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer or similar role in high-volume manufacturing.
• Experience leading capital equipment projects.
• Effective communication skills and hands-on problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Oversee continuous improvement and lean initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Implement process improvements and lead PFMEA processes.
• Support New Product Development initiatives.

Skills

Problem Solving

Analytical Skills

Project Management

Communication

Organisational Skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

A fantastic opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a global manufacturing organisation, offering flexibility to support ongoing production issues and lead continuous improvement manufacturing projects.

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: West Midlands (commutable from Wolverhampton, Walsall, Telford, Shrewsbury, Stafford, Cannock areas)

Salary: £45,000 - £50,000 + benefits

Our client is a specialist manufacturer, supplying complex metallic products and assemblies for the automotive industry. This year, they plan several key product launches, continued investment in the production facility, and an increase in volumes with further growth planned.

Job Description:

1. Oversee continuous improvement & lean manufacturing initiatives to improve plant efficiency and performance.
2. Specify production facilities and capital equipment; make vendor recommendations.
3. Implement manufacturing process improvements to optimise performance and capability.
4. Lead machine PFMEA processes for existing and new capital investment programmes.
5. Review and improve SOPs, process instructions, flow, standard operations, and capability.
6. Support New Product Development (NPI) initiatives and DFM/DFA.
7. Optimize process flow and minimise waste using MTM, line balancing, VSM, and lean methods.

Experience:

• Proven experience as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Industrial Engineer, or Manufacturing Engineering Manager within high-volume mechanical manufacturing.
• Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or similar technical subject.
• Experience leading capital equipment projects, including specification, cost justification, vendor management, and successful NPI launch.
• Lead PFMEA processes.
• Project management and supplier/vendor liaison experience.
• Experience with production processes such as plastic moulding, stamping, cold rolling, casting, forging, CNC machining, or large automated/robotic assembly.
• Effective communication skills for team liaison.
• Hands-on problem solving, analytical skills, and attention to detail.
• Excellent organisational skills and ability to manage multiple projects concurrently.

Opportunity:

Part of a multinational manufacturing group, the facility is a global leader with significant planned investment in new plant and machinery. The role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including pension, life insurance, onsite parking, and opportunities for training, professional development, and international career progression.

Apply online or contact Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion at technical-network.co.uk.

Technical Network Recruitment specialises in mid to senior-level engineering and manufacturing roles across automotive, aerospace, defence, advanced materials, capital equipment, and automation sectors.