Manufacturing Engineer

Brellis Recruitment Ltd; Wolverhampton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Assurance

Enhanced Pension

Employee Assistance Programme

Holiday Purchase Scheme

Discounted gym membership

Job summary

Brellis Recruitment Ltd is recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer for a leading Tier 1 automotive manufacturer in Wolverhampton. The role focuses on process improvements, equipment buy offs, and engineering changes to keep high-volume operations efficient and safe.

You will work hands-on with automated processes, drive cost-reduction initiatives and support projects through introductions and shutdowns, collaborating with production and quality teams to maintain lean, reliable performance.

Qualifications

• Sound engineering knowledge across manufacturing processes and 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.

Responsibilities

• Own process improvements, equipment buy offs and engineering changes, collaborating with production and quality teams.
• Hands-on with automated processes, drive cost down initiatives and support project introductions and shutdown activity.
• Achieve OEE targets across availability, performance and quality, and document standard procedures.

Skills

Siemens PLCs

ABB Robotics

Welding: Spot/MIG/Friction

CAD

OEE monitoring software

SAP

Microsoft Office

Captor

SPAC

Clinch/Sealant/SPR

Education

ONC/HNC in Engineering

4-year engineering apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Captor

OEE monitoring software

CAD

Microsoft Office

Job description

Manufacturing EngineerLocation: 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
• Holiday Purchase Scheme
• Discounted gym membership