Manufacturing Engineer

Technical Placements; Stockport; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Stockport to join a global defense company. The role involves developing the Assembly, Integration, and Test (AIT) processes and requires a higher-level qualification in engineering. The successful candidate will lead process improvements, support operators, and ensure adherence to manufacturing standards. A competitive salary of around £50K and extensive benefits are offered, making this a pivotal opportunity for growth.

Benefits

Pension: 4% Employee Contribution, 7% Employer Contribution

25 days holidays (rising to 28 with service)

Sick pay: 4 weeks (rising to 8 weeks with service)

Life assurance scheme: 4x Annual Salary

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing programme

Qualifications

• Technical skill set developed in complex engineering/lean manufacturing environment.
• Successful track record of manufacturing excellence.
• Experience in a similar role within an industrial or technical environment.

Responsibilities

• Transfer knowledge and learning of the AIT production process from the parent company.
• Coordinate cross-functional team activities to optimise cost performance.
• Create required Standard Operations and work balance charts.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Engineering Change processes

Structured problem solving

BOM Structuring

Education

Higher level qualification in manufacturing/engineering

Tools

SAP

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer with lean manufacturing / assembly experience required in Stockport. Due to business growth, this is an outstanding opportunity to join part of a global business operating in the defence industry, supplying equipment to the British military.

The Manufacturing Engineer performs the critical role of developing the Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) elements of the vehicle build program. Responsible for knowledge sharing of the Assembly, Integration and Test production practices from the parent site in Europe.

Salary and Benefits

c£50K + great career prospects and benefits to include:

• Pension: 4% Employee Contribution, 7% Employer Contribution
• Holidays: 25 days (rising to 28 with service) plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Sick pay: 4 weeks CSP (rising to 8 weeks with service)
• Life assurance scheme: 4x Annual Salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free unreserved on-site parking
• Wellbeing programme: events, weekly free fresh fruits etc

Experience to support your Manufacturing Engineer application

• Higher level qualification in manufacturing / engineering
• Technical skill set developed in complex engineering / lean manufacturing environment
• Successful track record of manufacturing excellence
• Experience in a similar role within an industrial or technical environment
• Understanding of Engineering Change processes.
• Operating in complex organisations
• Planning experience using SAP and Ideally Trained in SAP
• Structuring BOMs from Drawing to Manufacture

Manufacturing Engineer main responsibilities

• Transfer knowledge and learning of the AIT production process from the parent company to Stockport site.
• Be present on the shopfloor and the focal point of knowledge for manufacturing engineering and tooling in the AIT area. Support the operators by enhancing their knowledge of the AIT process and parts. Lead and drive structured problem solving and process improvement activities during the ramp-up phase and onwards during stable production.
• Coordinate cross-functional team activities to optimise cost performance, operating standards and minimising waste through line balancing and the development of a continuous improvement culture encompassing lean principles.
• Provide design for manufacturing input at early stages in the product development process, coordinating with and supporting implement engineering changes to designs and developing effective processes to ensure manufacturability of product while maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards and cost targets.
• Create required Standard Operations and work balance charts.
• Support project management in cross-functional activity required for project execution.
• Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety, manufacturing quality standards and procedures are adhered to.

Other information

Our client is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered.

This is a pivotal opportunity to develop the operations and manufacturing teams of this growing business.

If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat about the role.