Manufacturing Engineer

Advanced Insulation Systems Ltd; Skelmersdale; Hybrid; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus up to 15%

Life assurance 4x salary

Pension scheme

Employee assistance programme (EAP)

24/7 GP & mental health support

Job summary

Advanced Insulation Systems Ltd in Skelmersdale, United Kingdom, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Operations Team and help deliver the site’s capital and process improvements.

You will apply Lean Six Sigma methods, tackle root-cause problems, and develop and document manufacturing processes while supporting production with troubleshooting and training. Proficiency in SolidWorks and a proven track record in a fast-paced manufacturing environment are expected.

Qualifications

• Degree in engineering and professional Lean/Six Sigma qualification.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven ability to perform root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and documentation of processes.

Responsibilities

• Research, justify and implement capital expenditures to improve utilisation.
• Provide technical expertise; develop and maintain systems, processes and controls.
• Apply six sigma/lean methodologies to improve quality and efficiency.
• Support production with troubleshooting and breakdown issues.
• Analyse layout, workflow and space to optimise safety and efficiency.
• Develop qualification/development of suppliers and tooling.
• Establish and document manufacturing processes; train operators.
• Resolve quality, manufacturability, delivery and cost issues.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Root Cause Analysis

Effective Communication

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

## Manufacturing EngineerApply: Skelmersdale, United Kingdom: Full time: Posted 30+ Days Ago: End Date: October 31, 2026 (30+ days left to apply)**The role:**CRP Subsea are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to participate in the Operations Team, and contribute to the overall strategy and achieve approved targets.**What will you do as our Manufacturing Engineer:*** Research, justify and implement capital expenditures to improve utilisation of working capital.* Support your line manager by providing technical expertise, developing, improving and maintaining systems, processes, procedures and process controls.* Utilise expert skills acquired in composite/polymers, engineering problem solving and six sigma/lean methodologies.* Support production and maintenance on a daily basis with plant troubleshooting and breakdown issues.* Evaluate rework and reject levels for design, process and training improvement opportunities.* Institute process and product improvement – result will be a positive impact on production cycle time, production costs and product quality.* Analyse and plan workforce utilisation, space requirements, and workflow and design layout of equipment and workspace for optimum efficiency and safety.* Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.* Develop and evaluate equipment and process to produce a high-quality product at a competitive cost.* Participate in qualification/development of suppliers for components, sub- assemblies and processes.* Facilitate development of corrective actions to resolve manufacturing issues.* Establish and document manufacturing processes.* Conduct manufacturing feasibility review: generate assembly instructions and tooling.* Provide technical direction, training and certification for operators performing detail process steps to ensure that the team have necessary skills, appropriate documentation, tooling and process control capability.* Resolve technical problems which effect quality, manufacturability, delivery and costs.* Manage the specification, sourcing and installation of new equipment through to manufacturing.* Ensure strict compliance with all Standard Operating Procedures with reference to health, safety and quality.* Carrying out any other reasonable duties that may be requested from time to time.**What we are looking for in our Manufacturing Engineer:*** Effective communicator.* Degree, or e, level in an engineering discipline* Lean / Six Sigma Qualification.* Experience in Lean Manufacturing.* Perform effective root cause analysis.* Deliver excellent customer satisfaction by continuously meeting and exceeding expectations.* Understand customer needs and develop interventions to fulfil requirements.* Ensure excellent service delivery through operational excellence.* Proven track record within a fast-pace, demanding manufacturing environment.* Involvement in change initiatives and projects with a view to continual improvement.* Proficient in the use of SolidWorks.**What are the benefits of being our Manufacturing Engineer:*** Up to £46,000.00 per annum DOE* Discretionary annual bonus of up to 15% of basic salary* Life assurance of 4 x annual salary* Comprehensive employee assistance programme including 24/7 GP, unlimited mental health support and legal consultations* Group personal pension scheme