Manufacturing Engineer

Escape; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes. The role involves continuous improvement, risk assessments, and ensuring production readiness. Ideal candidates will hold an engineering degree and have experience in a manufacturing environment. Join us to help deliver high-quality products at scale.

Qualifications

• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment is required.
• Familiarity with health & safety legislation and engineering change processes.

Responsibilities

• Designing and improving production processes and layouts.
• Leading risk assessments and supporting trials work.
• Reviewing existing processes using tools like FMEA and statistical analysis.
• Investigating root causes and leading corrective actions.
• Writing clear work instructions and production documentation.

Skills

Designing production processes

Leading risk assessments

Knowledge of Lean tools

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical or General Engineering

Job description

We're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support the development, improvement and scaling of manufacturing processes across a varied product range. This is a hands-on role based in a fast-paced production environment where safety, quality and compliance are non-negotiable.

You'll be working closely with design, engineering and production teams to ensure processes are safe, effective and ready for manufacture. You'll also lead on continuous improvement work, risk assessments, and production readiness, playing a key role in making sure the business can deliver high-quality product at scale.

Key responsibilities:

• Designing and improving production processes and layouts
• Leading risk assessments and supporting trials work
• Reviewing existing processes using tools like FMEA and statistical analysis
• Investigating root causes and leading corrective actions
• Writing clear work instructions, training plans and production documentation
• Supporting material and supplier changes from a technical standpoint
• Collaborating with internal teams to ensure production readiness
• Ensuring all process changes follow agreed procedures and are fully documented
• Preparing technical reports and presenting findings clearly to both technical and non-technical audiences

Key skills:

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Chemical or General Engineering (or equivalent)
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of Lean tools
• Familiarity with health & safety legislation and engineering change processes

Get in touch to find out more or apply now.