Manufacturing Process Engineer

Hines Consulting Limited; Drayton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hines Consulting Limited seeks a Manufacturing Process Engineer to drive process improvements and introduce new technologies in the manufacturing environment.

You will lead projects from concept to implementation, design tooling and fixtures, and collaborate with Production, QA, and suppliers to ensure quality and efficiency across processes.

Qualifications

• Experience taking projects from concept through to implementation.
• Experience designing tooling, jigs and fixtures and producing engineering specifications.
• Strong communication and ability to work with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Drive innovation and automation, exploring new technologies and fabrication techniques.
• Lead projects from concept through to implementation (NPI and process changes).
• Design tooling, jigs, and fixtures with clear engineering specifications.
• Validate processes and ensure quality and production standards are met.
• Improve efficiency and sustainability by reducing waste and energy use.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, customers, and suppliers.
• Provide technical documentation, training, and knowledge sharing to support implementation.

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Time-served apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Are you a forward-thinking engineer passionate about manufacturing innovation, process improvement and bringing new products to life? We're looking for an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team and help drive manufacturing excellence through innovative engineering solutions, improved processes, and the introduction of new technologies.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, leading projects, and working collaboratively across teams to turn ideas into practical, efficient manufacturing solutions.

What you'll be doing:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, repeatability, and scalability.
• Drive innovation and automation, exploring new technologies and advanced fabrication techniques, including cutting, welding, and metal forming.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through to implementation, including new product introduction (NPI) and process changes.
• Design tooling, jigs, and fixtures, producing clear engineering specifications to support production requirements.
• Validate processes and reduce risk, ensuring new and modified processes meet quality, performance, and production standards.
• Improve efficiency and sustainability by reducing material waste and supporting energy-efficient manufacturing.
• Collaborate across departments, working closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, customers, and suppliers.
• Support successful implementation through technical documentation, training, and knowledge sharing.

What we're looking for:

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, a time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Strong project engineering skills, with experience taking projects from concept through to implementation.
• Experience designing tooling, jigs and fixtures and producing engineering specifications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

Desirable experience includes:

• Sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• Welding, fabrication, and metal forming techniques.