Senior Manufacturing Engineer – Full Time – Saint Mellons

Catering; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Job summary

Catering in Cardiff is seeking a Senior Manufacturing Engineer to lead improvements, install and commission new equipment, and drive OEE and efficiency across the site. This hands-on role works closely with Engineering, Production and Operations on automation and process improvements.

The ideal candidate brings experience in manufacturing environments, a strong problem-solving mindset, and familiarity with electrical aspects and CAPEX projects. Permanent role, Mon-Fri in Cardiff.

Qualifications

• Experienced Manufacturing/Production/Process Engineer in fast-paced manufacturing.
• Strong hands-on engineering and problem-solving capability.
• Experience with automated manufacturing equipment and production machinery.
• Electrical qualifications or strong electrical engineering background preferred.
• CAPEX projects, process optimisation and equipment installation experience a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support the introduction, installation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and technology.
• Drive improvements across manufacturing processes, equipment performance, OEE and efficiency.
• Provide hands-on engineering support and technical problem-solving across the site.
• Support automation, digitalisation and process improvement projects.
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Quality and wider Engineering teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement and support site investment projects.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Manufacturing equipment

Problem solving

Electrical background

Education

Electrical qualifications

Job description

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Cardiff

Salary: Circa £55,000 + 10% Bonus

Hours: Monday Friday

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading and well-established manufacturing business based in Cardiff. With continued investment, growth and the introduction of new technology across the site, the business is looking to strengthen its engineering team with a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer who can support both existing operations and future improvement projects.

Working closely with Engineering, Production and Operations, you will play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, introducing new and automated equipment, troubleshooting technical issues and driving improvements across safety, quality, efficiency and reliability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the introduction, installation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and technology.
• Drive improvements across manufacturing processes, equipment performance, OEE and efficiency.
• Provide hands-on engineering support and technical problem-solving across the site.
• Support automation, digitalisation and process improvement projects.
• Work cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Quality and wider Engineering teams.
• Lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
• Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement and support the delivery of site investment projects.

About You:

• Experienced Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer or similar within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong hands-on engineering and problem-solving capability.
• Experience working with automated manufacturing equipment and production machinery.
• Electrical qualifications or a strong electrical engineering background would be highly advantageous.
• Exposure to equipment installation, commissioning, process optimisation or CAPEX projects.
• Comfortable working closely with production teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
• Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing experience would be beneficial.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business at an exciting stage of its development, with significant investment being made across the Cardiff site.

Salary: £55000/annum 10% bonus

Job Type: Permanent

Location: CF3, Saint Mellons, Cardiff