Manufacturing Engineer

Construction, Property and Engineering; Stafford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a driven Manufacturing Engineer for a 6-month contract to support the launch of a new engine series. This role focuses on optimizing assembly processes, ensuring production efficiency, and implementing tooling solutions. You'll have the opportunity to work in a dynamic team environment, directly influencing high-impact production goals and contributing to innovative engineering practices. If you're passionate about manufacturing and eager to make a difference, this position offers a fantastic chance to grow your career.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Strong skills in process documentation and tooling design.

Responsibilities

• Support production and safety compliance.
• Drive volume ramp-up for new product introductions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Process Definition

Line Balancing

Tooling Design

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or Equivalent Experience

IOSH Managing Safely Certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

MES Systems

Job description

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer - 6 Month Contract

Location: Stafford
Rate:

• PAYE: £30.55/hour

• Umbrella: £41.07/hour

Start Date: ASAP
Duration: 6 months (with potential to extend)
Hours: 37 hours/week (Mon-Thu 07:15-16:30, occasional Fri/Sat/Sun overtime)

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on, driven Manufacturing Engineer to support increasing production volumes and the launch of an exciting new engine series. This is a great opportunity to make an impact on high-profile manufacturing projects, focusing on assembly process optimization, line balancing, and tooling improvements.

Key Responsibilities

• Support production, quality, and safety compliance across manufacturing processes

• Drive volume ramp-up and line readiness for new product introductions (notably the 5000 engine series)

• Create and implement process documentation and standard work

• Lead time studies and line balancing

• Specify, develop, and implement tooling and fixturing solutions

• Analyze engineering changes and implement process adjustments

• Engage in continuous improvement and lean initiatives

• Conduct safety inspections and contribute to a strong HSE culture

• Support and lead problem-solving activities in the production environment

Key Requirements

• 3-5 years' experience in a manufacturing engineering environment (2 years acceptable with strong assembly expertise)

• Strong skills in process definition and documentation

• Experience in time balancing and work content studies

• Tooling and fixturing design experience

• Confident communicator with a "go, see, act" mentality

• Proficient in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP or MES systems a plus

• Degree or equivalent experience required

• IOSH Managing Safely certification desirable

Why This Role?

You'll be working in a dynamic, growing team environment directly supporting high-impact production goals. This role offers a real chance to influence new product launch success, shape lean processes, and contribute to a forward-thinking engineering team.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.