Manufacturing Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Wennington; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Orion Electrotech Ltd. in Rainham, Essex, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support day-to-day CNC production, troubleshoot manufacturing issues and ensure output, quality and efficiency targets are achieved.

The successful candidate will mentor operators, step onto machines when required and collaborate with engineering and quality teams to drive improvements. This hands-on role emphasises KPI achievement and staff development.

Qualifications

• Experience as CNC machinist/setter/programmer or supervisor.
• Strong milling/turning knowledge in precision manufacturing.
• Experience leading a manufacturing team.

Responsibilities

• Support daily production activities across the manufacturing area.
• Lead, mentor and develop production operators and machinists.
• Set production priorities and ensure schedules are achieved.
• Monitor performance, productivity and quality metrics.
• Carry out root cause investigations and implement corrective actions.
• Provide hands-on machining support when required.
• Support machine set-ups, process optimisation and production troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety and manufacturing procedures.
• Assist with training and development of production staff.
• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.
• Support capacity planning and resource allocation.
• Help introduce best practice manufacturing techniques.
• Participate in production review meetings.

Skills

CNC machining

Team leadership

Problem solving

Continuous improvement

Communication

Manufacturing processes

KPIs

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Rainham, Essex (RM13)

Salary: Up to £50,000

This is a hands-on position suited to an experienced CNC machinist who has stepped into a supervisory or team-leading capacity. You will be responsible for supporting day-to-day production activities, troubleshooting manufacturing issues and ensuring output, quality and efficiency targets are achieved.

The successful candidate will be comfortable leading by example, mentoring operators and technicians, and stepping onto the machines when required.

Responsibilities

• Support and coordinate daily production activities across the manufacturing area
• Lead, mentor and develop production operators and machinists
• Set production priorities and ensure schedules are achieved
• Monitor performance, productivity and quality metrics
• Carry out root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
• Provide hands-on machining support when required
• Support machine set-ups, process optimisation and production troubleshooting
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve efficiency and reduce waste
• Ensure compliance with quality, health & safety and manufacturing procedures
• Assist with training and development of production staff
• Work closely with engineering and quality teams to resolve manufacturing challenges
• Support capacity planning and resource allocation
• Help introduce best practice manufacturing techniques
• Participate in production review meetings
• Promote a positive and proactive shop floor cultureExperience Required for thisManufacturing Engineerrole:

Experience Required

• Background as a CNC Machinist, CNC Setter, CNC Programmer, CNC Team Leader or Production Supervisor
• Strong machining knowledge within milling, turning or similar precision manufacturing environments
• Previous experience leading or supervising a manufacturing team
• Ability to provide examples of improving team performance
• Experience implementing continuous improvement activities
• Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
• Comfortable working in a hands-on manufacturing environment
• Good understanding of production KPIs and manufacturing processes
• Excellent communication and leadership skills