Manufacturing Systems Engineer — Lean & ERP Specialist

MP Cookstown-GBR; Cookstown; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Westfield healthcare

33 holidays

Pension

Life assurance

LinkedIn Learning

On-site free parking

Perks discount card

Team Member bonus

Job summary

Terex Cookstown is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Production Control Team in Cookstown. The role focuses on developing and improving production control systems, processes and procedures to maximise safety, quality and delivery while minimising manufacturing costs.

You will work with Production, Engineering and Quality to resolve issues, support ERP/MRP performance, and drive continuous improvement through Lean methods.

Qualifications

• Degree (or equivalent) in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or related discipline OR Minimum 2+ years’ experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• GCSEs (or equivalent) in English & Maths (Grade C or above)
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, SIGMANEST or similar)

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 (Kanban, 5S).
• Analyse production data to identify improvements.
• Support material flow and PFEP activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Engineering, and Quality to resolve issues.
• Support root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Coordinate engineering changes into production.
• Provide day-to-day support to production teams.
• Develop and maintain standard processes and procedures.
• Monthly inventory control support.

Skills

Lean principles

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent

GCSE English & Maths

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/SIGMANEST)

Job description

Terex Cookstown is seeking a Manufacturing Systems Engineer to join the Production Control Team in Cookstown. The role focuses on developing and improving production control systems, processes and procedures to maximise safety, quality and delivery while minimising manufacturing costs.

You will work with Production, Engineering and Quality to resolve issues, support ERP/MRP performance, and drive continuous improvement through Lean methods.