Manufacturing Engineer

ASC Connections; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established manufacturing business in Willenhall is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production engineering activities in a high-volume environment. You will manage welding processes, optimize performance, and drive continuous improvements. The role emphasizes hands-on problem-solving and offers a stable workplace. Competitive salary, flexible hours, and a lunchtime finish on Fridays enhance work-life balance. Ideal candidates will have experience in manufacturing, especially with welding techniques.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

Lunchtime finish on Fridays

Stable work environment

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role such as Process Engineer, Production Engineer, or Welding Engineer.
• Good working knowledge of robotic and manual welding processes.
• Hands-on approach to troubleshooting and process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Support production with welding set-ups, changeovers, and fault-finding.
• Optimize robotic and manual welding processes to improve uptime and output.
• Support new product introduction and process changes.
• Drive continuous improvement activities using Lean and OEE principles.
• Ensure safe working practices and compliance with site procedures.

Skills

Robotic and/or manual welding processes

Process improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Troubleshooting

Hands-on approach

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Salary circa of £40,000+ | Flexible hours | Lunchtime finish Friday

A well-established manufacturing business is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production engineering activities within a high-volume, automated environment. This is a hands‑on role suited to someone who enjoys shopfloor problem‑solving, improving processes, and supporting day‑to‑day production using robotic and manual welding systems.

With a strong pipeline of work, the business offers a stable environment where engineering input is valued, improvements are encouraged, and decisions are made locally.

Manufacturing Engineer Overview

Reporting into senior engineering leadership, you’ll support production, maintain and improve welding processes, and assist with new work introduction and continuous improvement activities across the site.

Responsibilities

• Supporting production with welding set‑ups, changeovers, and fault‑finding.
• Optimising robotic and manual welding processes to improve uptime and output.
• Supporting new product introduction and process changes.
• Driving continuous improvement activities using Lean and OEE principles.
• Supporting quality and production teams with technical problem‑solving.
• Ensuring safe working practices and compliance with site procedures.

Skills and Experience

• Experience in a similar role – Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Welding Engineer, etc.
• Good working knowledge of robotic and/or manual welding processes.
• Hands‑on approach to troubleshooting and process improvement.
• Understanding of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to work effectively on the shopfloor with production and quality teams.

What’s on offer

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.
• Company pension scheme.
• Lunchtime finish on Fridays.
• Stable, well‑established manufacturing environment.
• Hands‑on role with real influence on production performance.

If you’re a Manufacturing Engineer looking for a practical, production‑focused role with strong stability and work‑life balance, apply now via the link in this advert.

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