Manufacturing Engineer: Process Innovation & Optimization

Amentum; Risley; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Amentum is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the UK to develop and improve manufacturing processes, ensuring safe, cost-effective production in alignment with quality standards.

The role involves collaborating with design, production, quality, supply chain and project teams to drive manufacturing readiness and successful product delivery. A strong emphasis on CI, lean methods and data-driven improvement.

Qualifications

• A recognised degree or equivalent in manufacturing/engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Ability to read technical drawings and specs.
• Experience with process improvement and cross-functional teamwork.
• Experience with NPI, manufacturing readiness and DFM.
• Knowledge of lean, Six Sigma or CI methodologies.
• Experience with CAD and ERP/MRP for data analysis.
• Familiarity with industry standards and quality management systems.
• Experience with equipment, process validation and supplier support.

Responsibilities

• Manufacturing process development.
• Continuous improvement and problem solving.
• Technical support to production and teams.
• Quality, safety and compliance duties.
• Equipment, tooling and facilities management.
• Project and stakeholder management.

Skills

Manufacturing experience

Technical problem solving

Cross-functional teamwork

Interpret engineering drawings

Process improvement

Design for manufacture

Lean/Six Sigma

CAD

ERP/MRP systems

Quality systems knowledge

Education

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

Tools

CAD

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Amentum is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in the UK to develop and improve manufacturing processes, ensuring safe, cost-effective production in alignment with quality standards.

The role involves collaborating with design, production, quality, supply chain and project teams to drive manufacturing readiness and successful product delivery. A strong emphasis on CI, lean methods and data-driven improvement.