Manufacturing Engineer

Prince Personnel Limited; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Prince Personnel Limited is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for a 15-month fixed-term contract in Telford. The role focuses on supporting NPI activities, BOMs, routing and process improvements within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Experience in automotive suppliers is advantageous but not required. Strong problem-solving skills, Lean manufacturing knowledge and ERP experience are essential. Monday–Friday, 37.5 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Experience in NPI, product launches, and engineering changes.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Strong problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Experience with BOMs, routing, and manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process trials, product launches and engineering changes.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) and routing information in the ERP system.
• Develop process documentation such as PFMEAs, flow charts and work instructions.
• Support PPAP submissions and related launch documentation.
• Drive Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve quality and productivity.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Assist production teams with process optimisation and shop floor support.
• Collaborate with Quality, Planning and Project teams to ensure successful product introduction.
• Monitor performance and implement improvements to meet customer and business requirements.

Skills

NPI experience

Continuous improvement

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

HNC/HND in Engineering

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Telford

15 Month Fixed term contract

Competitive + Benefits

Monday - Friday 37.5 hours per week

A leading international manufacturer is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join its engineering team on a fixed term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Process Engineer to support new product introduction (NPI) activities, process improvement projects and engineering change implementation within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Whilst experience within the automotive industry would be highly advantageous, candidates from other manufacturing sectors will be considered if they have strong experience of Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing creation, manufacturing processes, continuous improvement and production engineering.

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for:

• Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) activities including process trials, product launches and engineering changes


• Creating and maintaining Bills of Materials (BOMs), routing information and manufacturing data within the ERP system


• Developing process documentation including PFMEAs, process flow charts, standard work instructions and control documentation


• Supporting PPAP submissions and associated launch documentation


• Driving Continuous Improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives to improve quality, efficiency and productivity


• Conducting Root Cause Analysis and implementing corrective and preventative actions


• Supporting manufacturing cells and production teams with process optimisation activities


• Working closely with Quality, Production, Planning and Project teams to ensure successful product introduction


• Monitoring manufacturing performance and implementing process improvements to achieve customer and business requirements


• Supporting health, safety and environmental objectives within the manufacturing environment

We are looking for someone who has experience in:

• Previous experience in a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer or Process Engineer role.


• Strong understanding of BOMs, routing creation and manufacturing processes.


• Experience supporting NPI, product launches and engineering change activities


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools


• Automotive supplier experience desirable but not essential


• Experience using an ERP system would be advantageous


• HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in an Engineering discipline


• Strong communication, problem-solving and organisational skills