Shop-Floor Manufacturing Engineer: Drive Process Improvements

Bolt; Tunstall; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Bolt is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing / Production Engineer for its Stoke-on-Trent site. You will support day-to-day manufacturing, resolve shop-floor issues and improve processes to ensure products are built efficiently and right first time.

The role requires interpreting drawings, BOMs and technical documentation, with a focus on reducing waste and improving tooling, productivity and quality on the shop floor. A practical, process-driven mindset is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, production or process engineering.
• Ability to interpret drawings, BOMs and technical documentation.
• Hands-on approach with strong problem-solving on the shop floor.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems or continuous improvement is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support to production and resolve manufacturing issues.
• Investigate problems and implement corrective actions.
• Create and maintain BOMs, routings, work instructions and manufacturing documentation.
• Interpret engineering drawings and ensure production information is accurate.
• Support new product introductions and handovers into production.
• Identify opportunities to improve tooling, processes, quality and productivity.
• Work with Engineering, Production and Quality to drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Hands-on

Process engineering

Problem-solving

Shop floor

Communication

Education

HNC/HND or Degree

Job description

Bolt is seeking a hands-on Manufacturing / Production Engineer for its Stoke-on-Trent site. You will support day-to-day manufacturing, resolve shop-floor issues and improve processes to ensure products are built efficiently and right first time.

The role requires interpreting drawings, BOMs and technical documentation, with a focus on reducing waste and improving tooling, productivity and quality on the shop floor. A practical, process-driven mindset is essential.