Manufacturing Engineer

Meridian Business Support; West Coker; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing organisation in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with an Electrical bias for a 6-month full-time contract. The role involves planning assembly sequences and improving manufacturing processes while ensuring high technical standards and efficiency. Candidates with a Production or Design Engineering background, and experience with VPM and CATIA, are preferred. This senior role requires autonomy and technical ownership responsibilities, contributing to the production of world-class products.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in manufacturing engineering with an electrical bias.
• Proven ability to work in a senior, expert-level role.
• Experience in production or design engineering background is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and define assembly sequences and manufacturing processes.
• Improve manufacturing processes and maintain high technical standards.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing process improvement

Technical documentation

VPM

CATIA

Job description

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer with an Electrical bias to join a leading manufacturing organisation on a 6-month full‑time contract.

My client is open to candidates from a Production or Design Engineering background, particularly those with VPM and/or CATIA experience. This is a senior, expert‑level Manufacturing Engineering role and may sit within any production area of the business.

The role operates with a high degree of autonomy, working independently under appropriate stamp and signatory / delegated authority, or acting as technical owner for specific products or processes. You will be responsible for delivering technical support across manufacturing, including work instructions, technical documentation, tooling, and driving process improvement initiatives to support the production of world‑class products.

Key Responsibilities

• Planning and defining assembly sequences and manufacturing processes to meet build standards, product quality, budgeted hours, and delivery schedules (QCD), in line with Programme Management requirements.
• Owning and improving manufacturing processes, setting and maintaining high technical and quality standards.
• Supporting continuous improvement to enhance efficiency, quality, and production performance.