Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

MCS Group; Mid-Ulster District Council; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Northern Ireland is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production efficiency and quality. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Engineering and strong manufacturing process knowledge. You will collaborate across departments, support new equipment installation, and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role offers a competitive salary and robust career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Strong career development prospects

Commitment to innovation and sustainability

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement efficient production methods.
• Support installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Identify and deliver process improvement opportunities.

Skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Six Sigma

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Process Engineering

Job description

The Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in driving production efficiency, quality, and innovation. You will be responsible for developing and implementing effective manufacturing processes, supporting continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating across departments to ensure operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate and implement efficient, cost-effective production methods for sub-components and final assemblies.
• Develop and manage nesting and Bill of Materials (BOM) strategies.
• Support the installation, commissioning, and validation of new equipment and tooling
• Manage project activities, including risk assessments, resource planning, and cost control
• Work with production, engineering, and quality teams to resolve manufacturing issues and implement root cause fixes.
• Identify and deliver process improvement opportunities using Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.
• Introduce and maintain best practice standard work on the shop floor to improve safety, quality, and efficiency.

About You

• Degree or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Process Engineering (or relevant experience).
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and tooling.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing or Six Sigma is highly desirable.
• Proven ability to identify problems and implement effective solutions.

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunity to join a global engineering business with strong career development prospects.
• Be part of a company committed to innovation, sustainability, and excellence.

To speak in absolute confidence about this opportunity please send an up-to-date CV via the link provided or contact Ben Picking, Specialist Consultant at MCS Group
028 96 935495

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