Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Innovation & Production Launch

Alfa Laval; Camberley, Haywards Heath; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

EAP

Health plan

25 days annual leave

Flexible working

On-site parking

Training & development

Job summary

Scanjet PSM UK, part of the Alfa Laval Group, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead product development projects and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. The role bridges design and production, ensuring efficient development and manufacturing aligned with growth objectives.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours) with office-based work and remote/hybrid options as appropriate, located at Haywards Heath. Core hours are 09:00–17:00.

Qualifications

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Product Design, or related discipline.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead product development projects from concept through to production release with partners or internal resources.
• Drive continuous improvement in manufacturing processes and introduce new production capabilities.
• Communicate project progress and milestones to senior management.
• Collaborate with production to identify and implement improvements in processes, productivity, quality and cost.
• Lead lean manufacturing initiatives to improve efficiency and cost performance.
• Support evaluation, planning and deployment of new production lines and technologies.

Skills

Project management

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor/MSc in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

PRINCE2

Job description

Scanjet PSM UK, part of the Alfa Laval Group, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead product development projects and drive continuous improvement across manufacturing processes. The role bridges design and production, ensuring efficient development and manufacturing aligned with growth objectives.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours) with office-based work and remote/hybrid options as appropriate, located at Haywards Heath. Core hours are 09:00–17:00.