Manufacturing Engineer

Russell Taylor Group Ltd; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support and enhance mechanical assembly operations. The role emphasizes process optimization, efficiency improvement, and ensuring high-quality output. Candidates should have a degree in engineering and experience in mechanical assembly manufacturing. Key benefits include competitive salary, 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and health plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Pension scheme with matched contributions

Medicash Health Plan

Life assurance scheme

Holiday purchase scheme

Employee recognition scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical assembly manufacturing in automotive, aerospace, machinery, medical, or consumer goods.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (Green Belt desirable).
• Strong knowledge of assembly line balancing and/or ergonomics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise mechanical assembly processes.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma).
• Troubleshoot assembly line issues to reduce downtime.
• Collaborate with Design, R&D, Quality, and Maintenance teams.
• Improve product manufacturability and assembly methods.

Skills

Mechanical assembly manufacturing

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

CAD tools (AutoCad or SolidWorks)

ERP/MRP systems

Assembly line balancing

Strong communication skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering

Job description

Role: Manufacturing Engineer

Type & Hours: Full Time, Permanent Mon-Thurs 8.30-4pm & Friday 8am-1.30pm

Location: Rhuddlan-North Wales

Salary: Competitive salary (DOE)

Benefits: 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, pension scheme (matched contribution/salary sacrifice), Medicash Health Plan (claim towards dental, optical, physiotherapy & Chiropractic appointments), Life assurance scheme, long service awards, holiday purchase scheme & employee recognition scheme.

Russell Taylor Group are looking for an experienced and proactive Manufacturing Engineer to support and improve mechanical assembly operations. This role focuses on optimising processes, increasing efficiency, and ensuring consistently high-quality output across the production facility.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise mechanical assembly processes
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives (Kaizen, 5S, Six Sigma)
• Troubleshoot assembly line issues to reduce downtime
• Collaborate with Design, R&D, Quality, and Maintenance teams
• Improve product manufacturability and assembly methods
• Ensure compliance with ISO standards (e.g. ISO 9001, ISO 45001)
• Create and maintain SOPs, work instructions, and process documentation
• Identify opportunities for automation and Industry 4.0 technology
• Analyse KPIs and production data to drive improvement
• Support preventative maintenance planning
• Train and support production operators

The Person

• Educated to degree level in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering
• Experience in mechanical assembly manufacturing in either automotive, aerospace, machinery, medical or consumer goods
• Knowledge in lean manufacturing and six sigma (Green Belt desirable)
• Skilled in CAD tools (AutoCad or SolidWorks)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong knowledge of assembly line balancing and/or ergonomics.
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work

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