Mechanical Engineer

Mane Contract Services; Gayton; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A major engineering company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Industrial Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes. Responsible for integrating Lean principles and quality techniques, you will lead initiatives to improve safety and reduce costs. The role involves planning layouts, supporting production delivery, and managing projects from conception to completion. Candidates should have an engineering qualification, experience in production environments, and CAD proficiency. This position offers a 12-month contract with an umbrella arrangement.

Qualifications

• Proven experience delivering results in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong team player with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, able to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement changes to factory layouts and tooling.
• Execute and support production processes for on-time delivery.
• Maintain and update equipment records and the company asset register.
• Support project management activities from concept to completion.
• Develop technical specifications for tendering processes.
• Manage contractors throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain and update process and equipment documentation.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives.

Skills

Manufacturing results delivery

Team collaboration

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Production engineering experience

CAD proficiency

Education

Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent)

Job description

Mechanical Industrial Engineer

Contract Duration: 12 Months - Umbrella

An excellent opportunity for a Mechanical Industrial Engineer Planning Lead to join a major engineering company. You will be responsible for designing and implementing production improvements across the manufacturing function. The position applies Lean principles and quality improvement techniques in line with technical and quality procedures, delivering innovative solutions to improve safety, reduce manufacturing costs, and support major capital improvement projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan and implement changes to factory layouts, tooling, and working methods.
• Execute and support production processes to ensure on-time delivery in line with technical drawings, quality standards, standard times, and equipment specifications.
• Maintain and update equipment records and the company asset register.
• Support project management activities from concept through to completion, including benefit realization and documentation.
• Develop technical specifications to support the tendering process and ensure value for money.
• Manage contractors throughout the project lifecycle, from assessment to onsite delivery and handover.
• Maintain and update process and equipment documentation.
• Support Continuous Improvement initiatives as required.

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience delivering results in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong team player with a proactive and solution-focused mindset.
• Excellent communication and organisational skills, with the ability to work under pressure to deadlines.
• Experience in a production engineering environment.
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND or equivalent).
• CAD proficiency.

Please apply on the below link or if you require any further information please contact Alisha at Mane on (phone number removed) or email (url removed).