Manufacturing Engineer in Desford

Energy Jobline CVL; Desford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global energy job board is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for an 18-month assignment in Desford. The role involves managing manufacturing processes, project oversight from initiation to production, and ensuring safety compliance. Candidates should have knowledge of manufacturing methods and effective project management. The position requires right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, ability to execute and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of effective project management strategies and ability to plan and monitor projects.
• Knowledge of manufacturing safety regulations and ability to identify work-related hazards.

Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities and justify capital investments to senior stakeholders.
• Manage NPI or Improvement projects from initiation to production.
• Develop manufacturing process solutions with teams.
• Monitor project health to ensure targets are achieved.
• Establish supplier relationships and ensure timely delivery.
• Coach and mentor others in standardized workflows.
• Work with multiple stakeholders to promote best practices.

Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes and methods

Effective project management

Manufacturing safety knowledge

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Desford (LE9 post code)

18‑month assignment

Working Hours: 7:30 am‑4:30 pm Mon‑Thurs, 7 am‑10:30 am Fri

What will the Manufacturing Engineer do?

• Proactively identify business opportunities, assess overall impact and justify to senior stakeholders for capital investment.
• Project management – Full scope, development, budgets, resources and management of NPI or Improvement projects (Technology/Efficiency/Quality) from initiation to production and program completion.
• Facilitate the development of manufacturing process solutions work with functional teams, using a range of tool e.g. process flows, PFMEA’s, control plans. Promote lean and quality as a focus within the business.
• Monitor and report on project health, including issue management to ensure People, Quality, Velocity and Cost targets are achieved.
• Developing equipment specifications and installation requirements and ensuring that the equipment is safe and meets the needs of manufacturing.
• Working with facility teams to establish the correct suppliers and manage timelines to ensure successful delivery and implementation.
• Coach and mentor to others in the application of process and procedures supporting standardised workflows.
• Work cross‑functionally with multiple stakeholders to drive DFM and best manufacturing practices.

What experience does the Manufacturing Engineer need?

• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organise, monitor, budgets and control projects, ensuring efficient utilisation of technical and administrative resources to achieve project targets.
• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work‑related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

To apply, please submit a copy of your up‑to‑date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.

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