Manufacturing Engineer: NPI, Lean & Process Excellence

ProTech Recruitment Ltd

Towcester

On-site

GBP 45,000 - 65,000

Full time

2 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Private health insurance

4x salary life assurance

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work scheme

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

ProTech Recruitment Ltd currently seeks a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join a technology and engineering business known for mission-critical products. You will influence manufacturing processes, support NPI, and drive continuous improvement from introduction to production.

You'll develop processes, tooling and fixtures, investigate issues, implement corrective actions, and collaborate with Design, Production and Quality teams to improve quality, efficiency and cost while leveraging modern

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Manufacturing Engineering or related field.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles.
Hands-on experience with mechanical/electronic assembly.
Experience with metalwork, fixings, thermal materials and circuit card integration.
Knowledge of IPC-A-610 Class 3 and J-STD-001.
Hand soldering experience.
Experience with tooling, fixtures or press-fit applications.
Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
Experience with MRP/ERP systems such as SAP would be advantageous.
Strong communication skills and ability to work with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

Developing and maintaining manufacturing processes, routings and work instructions.
Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) and design-for-manufacture activities.
Designing and implementing tooling, fixtures and manufacturing equipment.
Investigating manufacturing issues and carrying out root cause analysis.
Implementing corrective and preventative actions.
Driving Lean / Continuous Improvement / Operational Excellence initiatives.
Working closely with Design Engineering, Production and Quality teams.
Supporting and developing Manufacturing Engineering Technicians.
Improving manufacturing quality, efficiency, cost and repeatability.
Using modern technology and AI tools where appropriate to improve engineering productivity and decision-making.