Manufacturing Process Engineer - Lean & NPI Leader

Probe UK; Nechells; On-site; GBP 25,200 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Probe UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Birmingham to own and optimise production processes. The role covers NPI from concept to launch, developing flows, SOPs, and tooling trials, while driving lean improvements and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

You’ll join a team of Manufacturing Engineers, ensuring processes are robust, repeatable, and cost‑effective. The position requires hands‑on problem solving and a proactive ownership mindset, with the right

Qualifications

• Strong background in manufacturing / production engineering.
• Hands-on experience with lean and continuous improvement tools.
• Ability to solve problems and implement practical solutions.
• Confidence working cross-functionally with engineering teams.
• A proactive mindset with real ownership of your work.

Responsibilities

• Support NPI (New Product Introduction) from concept to launch.
• Develop process flows, route cards (Uniplan), and SOPs.
• Lead tooling selection, trials, and implementation.
• Drive lean improvements (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, etc.).
• Partner with quality on supplier & customer issues.
• Train operators on new processes, tooling, and fixtures.
• Deliver DFM/DFA improvements with design teams.
• Run cost‑down and process optimisation projects.
• Support Six Sigma initiatives and root cause analysis.
• Produce labour and tooling estimates for new work.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Ownership

Tools

Uniplan

Job description

Probe UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for Birmingham to own and optimise production processes. The role covers NPI from concept to launch, developing flows, SOPs, and tooling trials, while driving lean improvements and cross‑functional collaboration with engineering and quality teams.

You’ll join a team of Manufacturing Engineers, ensuring processes are robust, repeatable, and cost‑effective. The position requires hands‑on problem solving and a proactive ownership mindset, with the right