Senior Manufacturing Engineer - CI, Layout & Automation

Rise Technical Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent position in the East Manchester area. The successful candidate will manage continuous improvement projects within a large manufacturing site, mentoring junior engineers while combining office and shop-floor work. The role demands a strong background in engineering or manufacturing and experience with CI tools. This position offers a competitive salary between £40K and £50K plus benefits.

Qualifications

• Academic/working background in manufacturing or engineering.
• Experience leading lean/continuous improvement projects.
• Familiarity with CI tools such as 8D, FMEA, kaizen, DMAIC.

Responsibilities

• Manage continuous improvement projects in a manufacturing environment.
• Combine office work with hands-on shop floor responsibilities.
• Mentor junior, apprentice, or graduate production engineers.

Skills

Leading lean/continuous improvement projects

Experience with CI tools (8D, FMEA, kaizen, DMAIC)

Education

Degree, HND, City and Guilds, apprenticeship or lean-focused background

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer for a permanent position in the East Manchester area. The successful candidate will manage continuous improvement projects within a large manufacturing site, mentoring junior engineers while combining office and shop-floor work. The role demands a strong background in engineering or manufacturing and experience with CI tools. This position offers a competitive salary between £40K and £50K plus benefits.