Manufacturing Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Stourport-on-Severn; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Stourport-on-Severn to industrialise processes and introduce new equipment. You will collaborate with production, quality and engineering to deliver compliant, efficient manufacturing systems.

The role focuses on process development, capacity planning and lean initiatives within a highly regulated environment. Aerospace/automotive/FMCG experience is valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher in engineering/manufacturing discipline (HND/degree acceptable).
• Experience in regulated manufacturing environments (aerospace/auto/FMCG).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, drawings and layouts.
• Experience with Lean tools: Six Sigma, Kaizen, VSM, 6S, Kanban.
• Knowledge of APQP methods: PFMEA, Control Plans, PPAPs in ISO 9001.

Responsibilities

• Design, specify, source and commission new production equipment and systems.
• Drive projects to reduce cycle times and waste; optimise processes.
• Provide technical support to production and lead root cause analyses.
• Manage engineering changes and ensure change control compliance.
• Support project costing with manufacturing routes and data.
• Prepare CAPEX justification for equipment and improvements.
• Analyse downtime and develop long-term corrective actions.
• Conduct PFMEA and manufacturing readiness activities.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Kaizen

Value stream mapping

Kanban

6S

Process optimisation

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Industry - Aerospace
Location: Stourport-on-Severn
Salary: Up to £55k
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent

The Role – Manufacturing Engineer

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for supporting the industrialisation of manufacturing processes, introducing new equipment, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and ensuring production systems deliver products safely, efficiently, and to the required quality standards.

Working closely with manufacturing, quality and engineering teams, you will play a key role in process development, capacity planning, lean manufacturing activities, and the successful delivery of production engineering projects within a highly regulated manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities – Manufacturing Engineer

• Design, specify, source and commission new production equipment and manufacturing systems.
• Drive continuous improvement projects focused on cycle times, process optimisation and waste reduction.
• Provide technical support to production and lead root cause analysis activities.
• Manage engineering changes and ensure compliance with change control procedures.
• Support project costing by providing manufacturing routes, process information and cost data.
• Prepare capital expenditure justifications for equipment and process improvement projects.
• Analyse downtime trends and develop long-term corrective actions.
• Conduct process risk assessments, PFMEAs and manufacturing readiness activities.

Requirements – Manufacturing Engineer

• HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in an Engineering or Manufacturing discipline.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing environment such as aerospace, automotive, FMCG or similar.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, technical drawings and production layouts.
• Experience of Lean Manufacturing tools including Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 6S and Kanban.
• Knowledge of APQP methodologies including PFMEA, Control Plans and PPAPs..
• Experience within an ISO 9001 environment.