Mechanical Improvement Engineer

Thorncroft Search & Selection; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Improvement Engineer based within 50 miles of Birmingham. The role involves driving projects to enhance reliability and productivity across manufacturing sites. Candidates should have experience in mechanical assemblies, welding, and condition-based monitoring. The position offers a competitive salary of circa £55,000 plus car, an 18% bonus, and a 10% pension scheme.

Benefits

Car allowance

18% bonus

10% pension

Qualifications

• Experience running multiple improvement projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in mechanical assemblies, welding, and machining.
• Knowledge of condition-based monitoring and predictive maintenance techniques.

Responsibilities

• Drive projects and improvements to reduce downtime across UK manufacturing sites.
• Implement 100 year fixes through root cause analysis and predictive monitoring.
• Manage small capital projects as required.

Skills

Mechanical assemblies

Welding

Machining

Condition based monitoring techniques

Project management

Job description

Mechanical Improvement Engineer / Ideally located within 50 miles of Birmingham with group wide responsibilities / Circa £55,000 + car + 18% bonus + 10% pension

Our Client

Is a leading manufacturer with a broad portfolio of products supplying the entire UK market. The industry can be described as heavy manufacturing but any manufacturing background will be considered as long as you are a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer.

The Role

Based on days the successful individual will be responsible for driving projects and improvements to reduce downtime and increase throughput across all the UK manufacturing sites by implementing 100 year fixes to correct troublesome equipment. These will be driven through root cause analysis and subsequent predictive monitoring techniques to prevent recurrence where necessary. Small capital projects may be required and a positive attitude and a proactive approach.

The Person

You will be Mechanical Engineer who has experience of running multiple improvement projects at any one time in a manufacturing environment. Your experience will specifically cover mechanical assemblies, welding, machining and condition based monitoring techniques to understand, correct and prevent future issues. Aside from good technical skills are a positive attitude and a willingness to improve the plants reliability and effectiveness...