Manufacturing Systems Engineer in Cookstown

Haughey Recruitment Ltd; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

Haughey Recruitment Ltd in Cookstown seeks a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Production Control team. You will develop and improve production control systems, processes and procedures to enhance safety, quality and delivery while reducing costs.

The ideal candidate has a degree in Engineering or equivalent or 2+ years in manufacturing, plus ERP/MRP experience and strong Excel skills. Excellent problem-solving and stakeholder management abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or related discipline or 2+ years in manufacturing.
• GCSE English and Maths (C+).
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, SIGMANEST.
• Strong IT skills, especially Excel for tracking/reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes and data systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production control systems.
• Ensure accuracy of BOMs, routings, and inventory data.
• Support ERP/MRP system performance and troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles.
• Analyse production data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support material flow and PFEP activities.
• Work with Production, Engineering and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate engineering changes into production.
• Provide day-to-day technical and operational support to production teams.
• Develop and maintain standard processes and procedures.
• Support monthly inventory control activities.

Skills

ERP/MRP systems

Excel

Problem-solving

Communication

Organisational skills

Lean principles

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C+)

Tools

SAP

Oracle

SIGMANEST

Job description

Manufacturing Systems Engineer in Cookstown

Our busy Engineering client in the Cookstown area require a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join a busy Production Control team within a growing manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing and improving production control systems, processes, and procedures to maximisesafety, quality, and delivery, while reducing manufacturing costs.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and improve production control systems.
• Ensure accuracy of BOMs, routings, and inventory data.
• Support ERP/MRP system performance and troubleshooting.
• Drive continuous improvement using Lean principles
• Analyse production data to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support material flow and PFEP activities.
• Work closely with Production, Engineering, and Quality teams to resolve issues.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate engineering changes into production.
• Provide day-to-day technical and operational support to production teams.
• Develop and maintain standard processes and procedures.
• Support monthly inventory control activities.

The ideal candidate will have:

• A degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or a related discipline, or a minimum of 2 years' experience within a manufacturing or production environment.
• GCSEs or equivalent in English and Maths at Grade C or above.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems, such as SAP, Oracle, SIGMANEST, or similar.
• Strong IT skills, particularly in Excel for tracking and reporting.
• Excellent problem-solving and analytical abilities.
• A good understanding of manufacturing processes and data systems.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive, adaptable, and results-focused approach.