Manufacturing Engineer

BRELLIS RECRUITMENT LIMITED; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance 3x salary

Enhanced Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle2Work scheme

Discounted gym membership

Meal allowance

Job summary

Brellis Recruitment Limited is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast-paced high-volume automotive setting in Wolverhampton. You will own process improvements, equipment buy-offs and engineering changes while collaborating with production and quality teams to sustain efficient and safe operations.

You'll work hands-on with automated processes, drive cost-down initiatives and support projects from introduction to shut-down activity, with a focus on maintaining OEE targets

Qualifications

• Formal engineering education with hands-on process improvement focus.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing and high-volume environments.
• Understanding of PFMEA and quality standards is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Achieve OEE targets across availability, performance and quality.
• Analyze data and perform root cause analysis; implement improvements.
• Manage equipment buy-offs, engineering changes and cost-saving initiatives.
• Automate processes and reduce costs of current operations.
• Document and standardise procedures; ensure compliance.
• Monitor KPIs and support daily management reviews.
• Develop, install, and validate new or modified equipment.

Skills

Continuous improvement

Problem solving

Project management

OEE optimization

PLC/Robotics experience

Welding experience

Communication skills

Education

ONC/HNC in Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Siemens PLCs

ABB Robotics

Welding (Spot/MIG/Friction)

CAD

SAP

Captor / OEE software

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Wolverhampton Salary: £50,000 - £52,000 Hours: Monday to Thursday with a half day Friday

We're recruiting on behalf of a leading tier 1 automotive manufacturer for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast paced, high volume production environment. This is a great opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer who thrives on continuous improvement, problem solving and driving OEE performance across a busy manufacturing operation.

The Role

As Manufacturing Engineer, you'll take ownership of process improvements, equipment buy offs and engineering changes, working closely with production and quality teams to keep operations running efficiently and safely. You'll be hands on with automated processes, drive cost down initiatives and support the business through project introductions and shutdown activity.

Key Responsibilities

• Achieve process OEE targets covering availability, performance and quality
• Carry out data analysis and root cause analysis, then design, procure, install and validate improvements
• Manage equipment buy off, engineering changes and cost saving initiatives
• Automate and reduce costs of current processes
• Document and standardise procedures
• Monitor KPIs across improvement areas and support daily management meetings
• Develop, install, commission and validate new, modified or re-sited equipment
• Liaise with production shift managers on quality concerns, schedules and continuous improvement
• Deal directly with customers and suppliers on engineering changes and issues
• Support contingency planning, including recommended spares, in the event of equipment failure

What We're Looking For

• Sound engineering knowledge across manufacturing processes, with a track record of improving them
• Experience with automated processes including PLCs (Siemens), Robotics (ABB), and welding (Spot/MIG/Friction), SPAC, clinch, sealant and SPR
• Computer literate, with firm knowledge of CAD and experience with Microsoft Office, SAP, Captor or OEE monitoring software
• Knowledge of material properties, electrical, mechanical, fluid power and machining
• Understanding of PFMEA and customer quality standards
• Strong project management and process optimisation background
• ONC/HNC in an Engineering discipline (preferred), or a recognised 4 year engineering apprenticeship
• Experience within a fast paced, JIT, high volume tier 1 automotive environment is advantageous
• Full UK driving licence; ability to travel to customers and suppliers, including occasional foreign travel with a valid passport

Behaviours

• Strong communicator at all levels, with excellent organisational and interpersonal skills
• Self motivated, decisive and proactive
• Resilient and results driven, with a hands on approach to ownership
• Positive and adaptable to change and shifting priorities

Benefits Include

• Life Assurance at 3x annual salary
• Enhanced Pension
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle2Work schemeHoliday Purchase Scheme
• Discounted gym membership
• meal allowance

If you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next challenge within a fast paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.