Manufacturing Engineer - New Model Introduction

Apex Resource Management; Durnford Farm; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A vehicle manufacturing company is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for a 6-month contract in Woking. The role involves developing and standardising assembly processes for new model launches, collaborating with design and engineering teams, and improving production efficiency. Candidates should hold a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and have experience in vehicle assembly processes. This position offers an inside IR35 contract and opportunities for extension.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in planning and execution of new vehicle programmes.
• Strong data analysis capability with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Responsibilities

• Develop and standardise vehicle assembly processes.
• Lead PFMEA creation and updates to improve delivery.
• Conduct time-and-motion studies across the plant.
• Support concept and design reviews.

Skills

Planning and execution of new vehicle programmes

Complex vehicle systems

Vehicle assembly processes

End-of-line vehicle processing

Specification and procurement of assembly equipment

Identifying and resolving build issues

Implementing safe working practices

Data analysis

Microsoft Office skills

Education

Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - New Model Introduction

Contract Type: 6-Month Contract (Potential for Extension)
Location: Woking
Contract: Inside IR35
Occasional Travel Required.

Purpose of the Role

Our team is expanding to support a major programme of new model launches, and the Manufacturing Engineer - New Model Introduction will play a central role in developing and standardising the processes that define how each vehicle is built. This role is crucial to the success of our manufacturing operations, as the Manufacturing Engineer - New Model Introduction will guide programmes from initial concept design through prototype phases and into full series production. You'll gain exposure across the business, working closely with design, engineering and operations teams on multiple projects while influencing programmes from beginning to end.

Principal Accountabilities

Process & Concept Development

• Creation of vehicle assembly concepts.
• Developing build processes in virtual environments and transitioning them into physical validation and delivery.
• Establishing process sequencing, documentation and traceability methodologies.
• Ensuring alignment with existing series production processes and future strategic direction.

Quality, Efficiency & Best Practice

• Leading PFMEA creation and updates.
• Driving best practice implementation to improve Right-First-Time (RFT) delivery.
• Generating and reporting Hours Per Car (HPC).
• Owning and maintaining HPC data to support efficiency and output targets.
• Identifying and resolving production bottlenecks alongside Engineering and Operations teams.

Operational Integration

• Line balancing and conducting time-and-motion studies across the plant.
• Facility layout and utilisation planning.
• Leading layout design or modifications to support new model builds and material flow strategies.

Cross-Functional Project Support

• Supporting concept and design reviews.
• Contributing to Engineering Release deliverables.
• Supporting DFMEA activities.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

Essential

• Degree in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Experience in:
  • Planning and execution of new vehicle programmes
  • Complex vehicle systems
  • Vehicle assembly processes, including trim & final
  • End‑of‑line vehicle processing / finishing
  • Specification and procurement of assembly equipment
  • Identifying and resolving product‑related build issues
  • Implementing safe working practices

Desirable

• Experience within low‑volume, high‑value vehicle production environments.
• Strong data analysis capability with excellent skills in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.

Additional Information

Please note, this role is deemed inside IR35. The Umbrella Pay Rate offered is inclusive of the assignment pay rate, holiday pay and Apex Recruitment's contribution towards employer costs.