Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical Harnesses & Lean Production

Manpower; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 123,984,000 - 144,648,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower in Cheltenham is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical Wire Harnesses & Electro-Mechanical Assemblies) to turn design intent into dependable production and drive improvements on the shop floor. You will bridge engineering and manufacturing to support high-quality electrical wire harnesses, control panels, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical enclosures.

Key activities include mapping assembly workflows with lean principles, creating SOPs and BOM-based documentation, designing

Qualifications

• Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering (or equivalent hands-on experience)
• Proven experience in an electrical harnessing or electro-mechanical assembly environment
• Strong knowledge of IPC standards, specifically IPC/WHMA-A-620
• Proficiency with 2D/3D CAD (e.g., SolidWorks / AutoCAD)
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems for managing BOMs and routings
• Excellent diagnostic skills with a structured approach to problem-solving (e.g., 8D, 5 Whys)

Responsibilities

• Map assembly workflows and apply lean manufacturing principles to improve throughput and efficiency
• Create production documentation: SOPs, work instructions, and build-books from schematics and BOMs
• Design and validate production aids and test solutions, including: form boards, crimping tooling, assembly jigs, and continuity/functional test fixtures
• Provide shop-floor engineering support as the primary technical contact for technicians
• Drive structured root-cause analysis on faults and support execution after engineering changes
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to reduce scrap, minimise waste, and shorten cycle times

Skills

Lean manufacturing

SOPs

BOMs & routings

Production fixtures

Shop-floor support

Root-cause analysis

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Mechanical, Electrical, or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

ERP/MES

Job description

Manpower in Cheltenham is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (Electrical Wire Harnesses & Electro-Mechanical Assemblies) to turn design intent into dependable production and drive improvements on the shop floor. You will bridge engineering and manufacturing to support high-quality electrical wire harnesses, control panels, cable assemblies, and electro-mechanical enclosures.

Key activities include mapping assembly workflows with lean principles, creating SOPs and BOM-based documentation, designing