Manufacturing Engineer

TipTopJob; Woking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation package

Job summary

TipTopJob is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our automotive-focused team in Woking. The role involves developing and refining assembly concepts from virtual environments to physical validation, with a strong emphasis on new model introductions and process documentation.

You will lead PFMEA/DFMEA activities, own HPC reporting, and work with Engineering and Operations to optimise plant layout and material flow.

Qualifications

• Experience in the Automotive sector (OEM or Tier 1).
• Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional collaboration.
• Advanced Excel skills and data analysis capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine assembly concepts from virtual to physical validation.
• Create process sequencing, documentation, and traceability for new models.
• Lead PFMEA/DFMEA activities to improve right-first-time delivery.
• Own HPC reporting for new model introductions and plant efficiency.
• Conduct time and motion studies to balance lines and improve flow.
• Collaborate with Engineering/Operations on facility layout and material flow.

Skills

Automotive experience

Stakeholder management

Advanced Excel

PFMEA/DFMEA

Line balancing

Education

Mechanical or automotive engineering degree

Job description

NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE : MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer or Industrial Engineer seeking a new job, and do you have a proven background within the Automotive sector (Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Automotive)?

We are looking for experienced Manufacturing Engineers to join a long-standing and well established manufacturing business in Woking (Surrey), the working hours are 8.00am:5.00pm Monday to Friday (paid 40 hour week), and the roles come with an annual salary ranging between A GBP 40,000 : A GBP 52,000 per annum (DOE).

The Hiring Manager Is Looking For Proven Engineers From Within The Automotive Sector, And There Are Currently Vacancies Within The Following Areas

• Paint Shop / Paint Plant
• Body Assembly
• New Model
• New Model Series

The company can offer a relocation package between A GBP 3,000 : A GBP 5,000 should you be prepared to relocate to Surrey, however please be advised that sponsorship can not be offered at this stage.

This will be a 2 stage interview process, the first stage being a teams call, before inviting you in on site for a formal 2nd interview and factory tour.

What You Will Do

• Develop and refine assembly concepts, starting in virtual environments and moving into physical validation and delivery
• Create process sequencing, documentation, and product traceability methodologies for new model introductions
• Lead analysis and improvement activities such as PFMEA and support DFMEA to help strengthen right:first:time delivery
• Own and maintain (HPC) reporting for new model introductions, supporting plant efficiency and output targets
• Run line balancing work, including time and motion studies, to identify production opportunities and improve flow
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to support facility layout and utilisation decisions, including material flow improvements

What You Will Bring

• Previous experiencer within a similar role within the Automotive, Automotive OEM, Tier 1 Automotive sector
• Strong understanding of safe working practices and the ability them consistently
• Experience working across engineering and operational teams, with confident stakeholder management
• Excellent attention to detail, strong data analysis skills, and advanced Excel capability
• A proactive, calm approach under pressure, with flexibility to adapt as plans and procedures evolve

Desirable

• A degree in mechanical or automotive engineering

Location:

This role is based in Woking (Surrey)

A relocation package is available for anyone who is open to relocating to Surrey.

Interested?:

If youre energised by improving manufacturing performance and want a Manufacturing Engineer role with meaningful influence across the full project life cycle,