Manufacturing Engineer

AWD online; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

AWD online is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive productivity improvements, reduce waste and support quality across our busy manufacturing environment in Plymouth. You will develop, improve and standardise processes, assist NPI and lead CI projects with Lean tools.

The role requires hands-on engineering judgement, strong data analysis and collaboration with Production and cross-functional teams to deliver measurable performance gains while maintaining Health, Safety and Environmental

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills to interpret manufacturing data.
• Practical, hands-on engineering approach with sound manufacturing judgement
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and accountable, with the ability to work independently and deliver results.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and best practice.
• Degree or Level 6 qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience.
• CAD experience would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Drive Continuous Improvement across manufacturing operations.
• Lead Continuous Improvement projects and support New Product Introduction activity across the business.
• Analyse manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify and implement process improvements.
• Maintain Standard Work, process maps and Bills of Materials.
• Optimise production processes, layouts, tooling, jigs, fixtures and build sequences.
• Provide problem-solving input to Production teams with structured methods.
• Drive standardisation and Design for Manufacture improvements across products and processes.
• Collaborate with Production and cross-functional colleagues to deliver operational improvements.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing while maintaining high standards of Health, Safety and Environment.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Process Improvement

NPI

Data Analysis

Project Management

Communication

Stakeholder Management

Health & Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

An excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on engineering professional to support process improvement, Lean Manufacturing and operational efficiency across a busy manufacturing environment.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Production Engineer, Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Manufacturing Engineer, NPI Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Project Engineer, Quality Engineer, Engineering Technician

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon, South West England - inter-site travel will be required across five Plymouth sites

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

JOB OVERVIEW

This is an excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in improving productivity, reducing waste and supporting quality across manufacturing operations.

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will develop, improve and standardise manufacturing processes, support New Product Introduction and help deliver Continuous Improvement projects across the business.

The Manufacturing Engineer will work closely with Production and cross-functional teams, using manufacturing data, Lean tools and structured problem-solving methods to improve efficiency, cost, delivery and operational performance.

DUTIES

• Drive Continuous Improvement: Identify and eliminate waste to improve cost, quality, delivery and efficiency across manufacturing operations


• Support NPI Projects: Lead Continuous Improvement projects and support New Product Introduction activity across the business


• Analyse Manufacturing Data: Review manufacturing data and performance metrics to identify and implement process improvements


• Maintain Process Documentation: Develop and maintain Standard Work, process maps and Bills of Materials


• Optimise Production Processes: Improve manufacturing processes, layouts, tooling, jigs, fixtures and build sequences


• Provide Problem-Solving Support: Support Production teams with structured problem-solving and practical engineering input


• Improve Manufacturing Standards: Drive standardisation and Design for Manufacture improvements across products and processes


• Collaborate Across Teams: Work with Production and cross-functional colleagues to deliver operational improvements


• Promote Lean Manufacturing: Champion Lean Manufacturing principles while maintaining high standards of Health, Safety and Environment

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• Strong analytical and numerical skills, with the ability to interpret manufacturing data and performance metrics


• Practical, hands-on engineering approach with sound manufacturing judgement


• Ability to apply engineering principles to improve processes, efficiency and cost


• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools


• Excellent project management and organisational skills


• Self-motivated, proactive and accountable, with the ability to work independently and deliver results


• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills


• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment


• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint


• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and best practice


• Degree or Level 6 qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience


• CAD experience would be desirable