Manufacturing Engineer

Nter Talent; Stockport; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure product quality. The role involves hands-on engineering solutions on the shop floor, driving efficiency improvements, and leading quality programs. Ideal candidates will have a strong technical background and experience in complex engineering environments. This is a full-time position based in Stockport, offering a chance to work on significant capital investment projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering preferred.
• Strong technical background in complex engineering environments.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes on the shop floor.
• Lead quality and manufacturing improvement programs.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams for capital investments.

Skills

Manufacturing Excellence

Problem Solving

Lean Principles

Process Automation

Health & Safety

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HND in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

3D CAD

Job description

Direct message the job poster from Nter Talent

Principal Recruitment Consultant @ Nter Talent - Automation PLC, SCADA, Electronics IOT & Robotics.

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Stockport

Job Purpose

This is a key role responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes, ensuring product quality and delivery consistency, and supporting large capital investment projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Be a hands-on Engineer, present on the shop floor, providing practical Manufacturing Engineering solutions.
• Develop timely and robust solutions for build and quality issues in fabrication and vehicle assembly environments.
• Assess and propose process automation opportunities to enhance repeatability, efficiency, and quality.
• Improve dimensional stability through effective jigging, fixtures, and alignment methods.
• Drive efficiency improvements to reduce build hours per product.
• Lead and implement quality and manufacturing improvement programs.
• Promote a client-driven culture of continuous improvement on the shop floor.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to optimize plant cost performance through capital investments, standard optimization, and waste reduction, using Lean principles.
• Lead and support structured problem-solving and process improvement activities.
• Provide Design for Manufacturing (DFM) input during early stages of new product development.
• Support project management with cross-functional activities for project execution.
• Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety, manufacturing, and quality standards.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).

Qualifications & Education

• Ideally have a bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering.
• Alternatively, an HND or an Advanced/Higher Apprenticeship in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong technical background in complex engineering environments.
• Proven track record of manufacturing excellence.
• Experience in a similar role within an industrial or technical environment.
• Comfortable working in complex organizations.
• Experience with SAP for planning; ideally SAP trained.
• Able to structure BOMs (Bill of Materials) from drawings to manufacturing.
• Knowledge of 3D CAD (advantageous).
• Experience introducing automation and large capital projects.
• Knowledge of welding aluminum and ferrous metals.
• Skilled in leading practical problem-solving teams and methodologies.
• Experience collaborating with research bodies like the Welding Institute.
• Capable of jig and fixture design and procurement.
• I am proficient in reading, interpreting, and critiquing welding drawings and GD&T.
• Ability to analyze process data (cycle times, tact times, RFT, etc.) for improvements.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Up to date with the latest fabrication technology advancements.
• Proficient in standard office IT applications.

If you are a Manufacturing Engineer looking for a new challenge we would love to hear from you.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Industries

  Automation Machinery Manufacturing and Defense and Space Manufacturing

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