Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Worcester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in manufacturing is seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to enhance operational excellence. The role involves optimizing processes, implementing Lean tools, and collaborating on new product introductions within a high-spec environment. Ideal candidates have over 5 years of experience in relevant industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Experience in high-spec environments (e.g. aerospace, automotive).
• Strong knowledge of process capability and statistical validation.

Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes for quality and efficiency.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives and support new product industrialization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams using DFMA principles.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Implementation

Statistical Process Control (SPC)

Problem Solving

Collaboration

Education

Degree or HND in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering field

Tools

APQP

PPAP

FMEA

GD&T

Job description

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join a high-performing engineering team. This role plays a key part in driving operational excellence by improving manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency, and supporting new product introductions from concept through to production.

Manufacturing Engineer

Permanent, Full-Time

Competitive Salary + Benefits

Monday - Friday 37.5 hour week

Worcester ( Site Based)

Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

• Optimize manufacturing processes for quality, efficiency, safety, and cost-effectiveness.
• Drive process control and capability to ensure reliable, repeatable production.
• Apply Lean and industrial engineering tools (Kaizen, time studies, VSM, line balancing).
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, waste reduction, and first-time quality.
• Support industrialization of new products including tooling, work instructions, and validation plans.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure smooth design-to-production transitions using DFMA principles.
• Implement and lead APQP, PPAP, and related readiness and approval processes.
• Conduct structured problem-solving using RCA, 8D, and DMAIC methodologies.
• Define and maintain routings, SOPs, and manufacturing documentation.
• Design and validate tooling, fixtures, and gauging to enhance quality and repeatability.
• Monitor performance metrics (yield, scrap, RFT, throughput) and drive data-led improvements.
• Support technical training on processes, tools, and quality methods.
• Contribute to capital investment projects including equipment upgrades and capacity expansion.

Manufacturing Engineer

Skills & Experience

• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering within high-spec environments (e.g., machining, fabrication, assembly, or similar).
• Worked in industries such as aerospace, defense, automotive, nuclear, marine
• Degree or HND in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or related Engineering field.
• Strong knowledge of process capability (Cp, Cpk), SPC, and statistical validation tools.
• Proven background in continuous improvement and Lean implementation.
• Hands-on experience with APQP, PPAP, FMEA, and 8D problem-solving.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and GD&T.
• Skilled in documenting and optimizing complex manufacturing workflows.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to collaborate across technical and production teams.

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