Stockport Manufacturing Engineer – Lean, Automation & AIT

Technical Placements; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Stockport. This role focuses on enhancing the assembly and integration processes in the defence industry. Candidates should possess a higher-level engineering qualification and have experience in lean manufacturing as well as SAP. The position offers a competitive salary around c£50K, excellent career prospects, and numerous benefits including generous holiday allowance and pension contributions. Join a progressive company that values diversity and operational excellence.

Benefits

c£50K + great career prospects

Pension: 4% Employee Contribution, 7% Employer Contribution

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Sick pay: 4 weeks CSP

Life assurance scheme: 4x Annual Salary

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing programme with free fruits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful track record of manufacturing excellence.
• Experience in a similar role within an industrial or technical environment.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and support operations.

Responsibilities

• Transfer knowledge and learning of the AIT production process.
• Be present on the shopfloor and support operators.
• Coordinate cross-functional team activities to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Assembly or automation experience

Planning experience using SAP

Knowledge of Engineering Change processes

Experience in complex engineering environments

Education

Higher level qualification in manufacturing / engineering

Job description

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Stockport. This role focuses on enhancing the assembly and integration processes in the defence industry. Candidates should possess a higher-level engineering qualification and have experience in lean manufacturing as well as SAP. The position offers a competitive salary around c£50K, excellent career prospects, and numerous benefits including generous holiday allowance and pension contributions. Join a progressive company that values diversity and operational excellence.