Manufacturing Engineer | DFM/VE | Lean & NPI

Leo Cancer Care; Crawley; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Leo Cancer Care is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support UK manufacturing operations in Crawley. You will drive manufacturability improvements, cost reductions, and rapid resolution of production issues on the factory floor.

You will bridge product design with manufacturing execution, lead value engineering initiatives, support DF(M) for new products, and collaborate with suppliers to improve quality, lead time and cost across the production value chain.

Qualifications

• Degree, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering.
• Demonstrable experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a precision engineering or regulated manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Experience with value engineering and cost reduction programs.
• Proven experience supporting machining, sheet metal fabrication and electromechanical assemblies.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings, cable drawings, electrical schematics and Bills of Materials.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Full UK driving license and willingness to travel to suppliers within the UK and internationally.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma experience.
• Medical device or other regulated industry experience.
• Knowledge of machining, welding, fabrication, sheet metal and cable assembly processes.
• Experience designing fixtures and tooling.
• Understanding of APQP, PFMEA or Process Validation.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement across UK manufacturing processes, improving quality, efficiency and throughput.
• Lead Value Engineering (VE) initiatives to reduce product cost whilst maintaining quality, safety and performance.
• Identify and resolve manufacturing line stoppages and technical production issues to minimise downtime.
• Work collaboratively with the Engineering team throughout product development to ensure robust Design for Manufacture (DFM) and Design for Assembly (DFA).
• Develop manufacturing solutions for new products, engineering changes and production improvements.
• Support Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) by assessing manufacturing impact and implementing production changes.
• Design, specify, maintain and improve manufacturing tooling, fixtures, jigs and assembly aids.
• Work directly with suppliers to improve manufacturability, quality, lead time and cost through regular supplier visits and technical collaboration.
• Provide technical support for machining, fabrication, electrical assembly and mechanical assembly activities.
• Contribute to the creation and maintenance of manufacturing documentation including work instructions, assembly procedures and standard operating procedures.
• Support root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques and implement effective corrective actions.
• Work closely with Procurement to identify alternative manufacturing methods, materials and suppliers that improve value.
• Support production readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) activities.
• Promote Lean Manufacturing principles and drive waste reduction initiatives throughout production.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with company quality standards and regulatory requirements.
• Support other Operations functions as required and take a hands‑on approach toward meeting departmental objectives.
• Represent the manufacturing department as required in cross functional meetings like non-conformances review, design reviews etc..

Skills

DFM & DFA understanding

Value engineering

Problem-solving

Stakeholder management

Lean Manufacturing

Communication

Regulated industry experience

Team collaboration

Education

Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production Engineering degree or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Fixture/tooling design

Job description

Leo Cancer Care is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support UK manufacturing operations in Crawley. You will drive manufacturability improvements, cost reductions, and rapid resolution of production issues on the factory floor.

You will bridge product design with manufacturing execution, lead value engineering initiatives, support DF(M) for new products, and collaborate with suppliers to improve quality, lead time and cost across the production value chain.