Manufacturing Engineer (AWDO-P15380)

AWD online; West Alvington; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

AWD online in Plymouth, Devon seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to improve production processes, productivity, quality and cost. You will lead improvement activity, support NPI, and use data to drive practical changes across processes.

Working with Production and cross-functional teams, you will strengthen Standard Work, process maps, BOMs, layouts and DFm. You will promote Lean principles, reduce waste, and maintain high HS&E standards while delivering cross-functional operational

Qualifications

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret data.
• Hands-on engineering approach with sound manufacturing judgement.
• Apply engineering principles to improve processes, efficiency and cost.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools.
• Excellent project management and organisational skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive and results-driven; work independently.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Degree or Level 6 qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Waste reduction: identify and Eliminate waste to improve cost, quality, delivery and efficiency.
• Continuous improvement: lead CI projects and support NPI.
• Manufacturing data analysis: analyse data to identify improvements.
• Standard Work and BOMs: develop and maintain standards and BOMs.
• Process, layout and tooling optimisation: optimise processes and layouts.
• Structured problem-solving: provide structured support to Production.
• Standardisation and DfM: drive standardisation and Design for Manufacture.
• Cross-functional collaboration: work with teams to deliver improvements.
• Lean manufacturing and HS&E: promote Lean and high safety standards.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Project management

Stakeholder management

Lean knowledge

Communication

Independence

Problem solving

Education

Degree or Level 6 qualification in Engineering/Manufacturing

Tools

CAD

MS Office

Job description

A hands‑on manufacturing engineering opportunity focused on improving production processes, productivity, quality and cost. Strong analytical skills, sound manufacturing judgement and Lean knowledge will support NPI, process optimisation and continuous improvement.

If you’ve also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Production Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Process Improvement Engineer, Production Process Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Project Engineer

LOCATION: Plymouth, Devon, South West England – Fully Site Based

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

SALARY: Competitive + Benefits

JOB OVERVIEW

An opportunity to shape efficient production processes and make a visible contribution to productivity, quality and cost.

The Manufacturing Engineer will lead improvement activity, support NPI and use manufacturing data to identify practical changes across processes and build methods.

Working with Production and cross‑functional teams, the Manufacturing Engineer will strengthen Standard Work, process maps, BOMs, layouts, tooling and DfM.

A practical problem‑solving environment will give the Manufacturing Engineer scope to improve flow, reduce waste and promote Lean manufacturing and high HS&E standards.

DUTIES

• Waste Reduction: Identify and eliminate waste to improve cost, quality, delivery and efficiency
• Continuous Improvement: Lead Continuous Improvement projects and support New Product Introduction
• Manufacturing Data Analysis: Analyse manufacturing data to identify and implement process improvements
• Standard Work and BOMs: Develop and maintain Standard Work, process maps and Bills of Materials
• Process, Layout and Tooling Optimisation: Optimise manufacturing processes, layouts, tooling, jigs, fixtures and build sequences
• Structured Problem‑Solving: Provide structured problem‑solving support to Production
• Standardisation and DfM: Drive standardisation and Design for Manufacture improvements
• Cross‑Functional Collaboration: Work with Production and cross‑functional teams to deliver operational improvements
• Lean Manufacturing and HS&E: Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and maintain high standards of Health, Safety & Environment
• Additional Support: Assist with other ad‑hoc tasks and duties appropriate to the role

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• Strong analytical and numerical skills with the ability to interpret manufacturing data and performance metrics
• Practical, hands‑on engineering approach with sound manufacturing judgement
• Ability to apply engineering principles to improve processes, efficiency and cost
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools
• Excellent project management and organisational skills
• Self‑motivated, proactive, accountable and results‑focused, with the ability to work independently and deliver results
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities
• Able to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment
• Advanced Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation and best practice
• Degree or Level 6 qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing or a related discipline, or equivalent practical experience

DESIRABLE

CAD experience

JOB REF: AWDO-P15380