Manufacturing Product Engineer: Drive Excellence & Innovation

Plexus Corp.; Kelso; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

Enhanced pension contributions

Life assurance

33 days annual leave

EV and Cycle to Work schemes

Job summary

Plexus is seeking a Manufacturing Product Engineer to optimize products and bridge design with scalable manufacturing. You will validate equipment, mentor peers and act as the lead technical expert for complex programs.

Role focuses on cost-effective manufacturing, data-driven improvements and ensuring high quality, timely delivery while maintaining industry standards. Hybrid options available at select sites.

Qualifications

• Education: HNC or Bachelors Degree in Engineering with hands-on manufacturing experience.
• Analytical mindset with data analysis, root-cause troubleshooting, structured design and statistical analysis.
• FMEA creation and maintenance; strong understanding of customer data packs (A/B, BOMs).
• Hands-on tooling knowledge and familiarity with manufacturing equipment and measurement tools.

Responsibilities

• Design & optimize manufacturing solutions and new product designs meeting specs and quality benchmarks.
• Oversee equipment, conduct validations and lead product verification testing with lab tools.
• Drive continuous improvement using SPC to reduce waste and increase yields.
• Collaborate across cross-functional teams; translate requirements into shop-floor execution.
• Create thorough product documentation, specifications, and change-management records.

Skills

Analytical Mindset

Hands-on Tooling Knowledge

Communication & Teamwork

Self-Starter Drive

Data Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

HNC in Engineering

Tools

Precision measurement instruments

Job description

Plexus is seeking a Manufacturing Product Engineer to optimize products and bridge design with scalable manufacturing. You will validate equipment, mentor peers and act as the lead technical expert for complex programs.

Role focuses on cost-effective manufacturing, data-driven improvements and ensuring high quality, timely delivery while maintaining industry standards. Hybrid options available at select sites.