Manufacturing Engineer- Cubis Systems

CRH; Newcastle-under-Lyme; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Company pension contribution

Healthcare options

Generous holidays including Christmas

Job summary

Cubis Systems, part of the CRH Group, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the United Kingdom to support the Capex portfolio. You will lead improvements across engineering, operations, and supply chain, ensuring safe, efficient and cost-effective manufacturing practices, while driving continuous improvement.

You will collaborate with Engineering, Operations and Product Management to deliver projects, optimise processes and develop robust manufacturing solutions that meet customer quality and

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC/HND level in mechanical/manufacturing engineering.
• Lean Six Sigma certification (Green/Black Belt).
• Formal project management qualification (APM/PRINCE2/PMP).
• Proven experience delivering CI/lean projects and managing Capex projects.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end Capex project delivery, aligning with the Capex Project Delivery Framework.
• Develop business cases for capital investments, including ROI, payback, risks and benefits.
• Manage CapEx execution on time and within budget with governance tools.
• Specify, evaluate and implement new automation technologies and equipment.
• Create testing protocols, validation plans and commissioning procedures.
• Oversee contractors and suppliers across installation and commissioning phases.
• Conduct post-implementation benefit reviews to verify savings.
• Carry out time studies, develop standard work and update ERP data.
• Ensure manufacturing activities meet safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Promote continuous improvement and operational excellence across the Capex portfolio.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Capex Project Management

Process Optimization

Automation

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering

Lean Six Sigma Green Belt

Lean Six Sigma Black Belt

Formal Project Management qualification (APM/PRINCE2/PMP)

Job description

About Cubis Systems

Cubis Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of network access products for the infrastructure, utility and construction markets. Headquartered in Northern Ireland, Cubis is part of the €27 billion CRH Group and operates from multiple sites across the UK and Ireland, exporting to over 30 countries worldwide.

• Country: United Kingdom
• Req ID: 528028
• Job Type: Full Time
• Workplace Type: Onsite
• Seniority Level: Associate

Manufacturing Engineer – United Kingdom

Join Our Team at Cubis Systems – Exciting Opportunities Await

At Infrastructure Products Europe, we’re innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators with a shared mission: creating manufacturing solutions that simplify complex infrastructure challenges. We deliver innovative, sustainable products to clients around the world.

Our culture puts people at the centre of everything we do. Your ideas will be valued, your development supported, and your contributions will genuinely make a difference. Here, you’ll be part of a diverse and ambitious team that champions creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary
• Company pension contribution
• A range of healthcare options
• Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown
• Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity
• Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives
• Employee referral programme
• Enhanced Family friendly policies
• Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

Reports to: Capex & Process Engineering Manager

Role Overview:

The Manufacturing Engineer will support the introduction, optimisation, and ongoing manufacture of products within the Capex product portfolio. The role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are safe, efficient, cost-effective, and capable of meeting customer quality and delivery expectations. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Management teams, the Manufacturing Engineer will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support new product introductions (NPI), and drive manufacturing excellence across the Capex portfolio.

What Our New ‘Manufacturing Engineer’ Will Be Doing

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of Capex projects, ensuring adherence to the Capex Project Delivery Framework, including business case development, project planning, steering committees, URS/FDS documentation, and DIOPQ protocols.
• Develop comprehensive business cases for capital investment proposals, including ROI analysis, payback calculations, risk assessments, and benefit quantification aligned with group-level priorities.
• Manage CapEx project execution on time, within budget, and to required safety and quality standards, using Gantt charts, gateway reviews, and project governance tools to control progress.
• Specify, evaluate, implement, and integrate new automation technologies and manufacturing equipment, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, and operational requirements.
• Develop specification and testing protocols, validation procedures, and commissioning plans to guarantee that all equipment and systems meet industry certifications and are reliable and fit for purpose.
• Oversee contractors and suppliers during project implementation, ensuring compliance with safety, technical, and quality requirements throughout installation and commissioning phases.
• Conduct benefit reviews post-implementation to validate that projects deliver against original business case assumptions and quantified savings.
• Carry out time studies, develop standard work, and update ERP data to improve manufacturing accuracy, planning, and efficiency.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements.
• Participate in risk assessments and safe system of work development.
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.

The Experience Our New ‘Manufacturing Engineer’ Will Have Includes

• Candidates must be educated to HNC/HND level or equivalent, in an engineering discipline (Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering).
• In depth experience within a manufacturing/industrial engineering role in a fast-paced manufacturing.
• Proven experience delivering Continuous Improvement/lean projects & managing Capex projects.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, tooling, and process optimisation.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, Black Belt, or equivalent Continuous Improvement qualification.
• Formal Project Management qualification (APM, PRINCE2, PMP, or equivalent).