Manufacturing Engineer (Contract) - Process & NPI, Minworth

Owen Daniels; Sutton Coldfield; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for a contract position in Minworth/Sutton Coldfield. The role focuses on hands-on engineering support to improve productivity, quality and process efficiency across the manufacturing operation.

You will drive root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions and support NPI with new product introductions. The role requires a practical, proactive engineer who can collaborate across Production, Quality and Maintenance teams.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer or Production Engineer.
• Experience within a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Strong manufacturing and process engineering knowledge.
• Experience with root-cause analysis and problem solving.
• Strong continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work closely with production and other engineering functions.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and projects.
• Practical, hands-on approach to engineering.

Responsibilities

• Provide day-to-day engineering support across the manufacturing operation.
• Identify and implement improvements to manufacturing processes.
• Investigate production issues and carry out root-cause analysis.
• Develop and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Support NPI and the introduction of new products and processes.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency, productivity and quality.
• Analyse downtime, scrap, cycle times and production data.
• Lead and support continuous improvement activities.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, Tooling and Maintenance teams.
• Support tooling, equipment and process trials.
• Develop and improve work instructions and manufacturing processes.
• Assist with jigs, fixtures, gauges and other production aids.
• Support process validation and product launch activities.
• Help reduce waste, scrap, downtime and manufacturing costs.
• Provide technical support and guidance to production teams.
• Ensure processes meet quality, safety and customer requirements.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineer

Process Engineer

Production Engineer

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Stakeholder management

Multi-priority management

Hands-on engineering

Job description

Owen Daniels is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for a contract position in Minworth/Sutton Coldfield. The role focuses on hands-on engineering support to improve productivity, quality and process efficiency across the manufacturing operation.

You will drive root-cause analysis, implement corrective actions and support NPI with new product introductions. The role requires a practical, proactive engineer who can collaborate across Production, Quality and Maintenance teams.