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Carbon60; Havant; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Carbon60 is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for our client’s flagship Havant site in Hampshire. You will help shape hydraulic manufacturing through smarter processes, reliable testing systems, and continuous improvement initiatives.

You will develop and improve manufacturing and test processes, support new product introductions, lead lean projects, manage capital investments, and maintain accurate production standards and data for consistent operations.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering (HNC/HND or equivalent).
• Experience in a technical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret drawings, specifications and requirements to develop practical solutions.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes, testing systems, or production performance.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and cross-functional project coordination.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing and test processes to boost quality and productivity.
• Support new product introductions by embedding production and testing needs early.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean and problem-solving methods.
• Manage capital investment projects from business case to delivery.
• Maintain accurate production standards, process documentation and data for reliable operations.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

Project coordination

Manufacturing engineering

Education

HNC/HND level or equivalent

Job description

Our client develops hydraulic, electric and electronic systems for mobile equipment. They now have an opportunity to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to join their flagship manufacturing site in Havant, Hampshire, where you will help shape the future of hydraulic manufacturing through smarter processes, reliable testing systems, and continuous improvement. Your work will directly support products that improve energy efficiency, productivity, and sustainability around the world.

Working hours are 7.30am to 3.30pm Monday to Friday.

What You'll Be Doing

• Develop and improve manufacturing and test processes to increase quality, productivity, and operational performance.
• Support new product introduction projects by ensuring production and testing requirements are built in from the start.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using lean and problem-solving methods to reduce waste, improve flow, and increase efficiency.
• Manage capital investment projects from business case through implementation to deliver measurable manufacturing benefits.
• Maintain accurate production standards, process documentation, and manufacturing data to support consistent, reliable operations.

What We're Looking For

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering, such as HNC / HND level or equivalent
• Experience in manufacturing, process, product, or production engineering within a technical manufacturing environment.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings, specifications, and manufacturing requirements to develop practical engineering solutions.
• Experience improving manufacturing processes, assembly methods, testing systems, or production performance.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Strong communication and project coordination skills with the ability to work effectively across operational and engineering teams.