Graduate Mechanical Engineer jobs in United Kingdom

MOKE International – Manufacturing Engineer

Leamington Spa

Reports to: Chief Operations Officer

Job Type: Full-time

MOKE is on a mission to manufacture iconic, sustainable, and beautifully British made vehicles that inspire joy, adventure, and connection to the environment, blending timeless beachside charm with modern innovation, redefining the electric driving experience. Designed in the early 1960s by Sir Alec Issigonis, the father of the Austin Mini, the Mini MOKE quickly gained cult status in the French Riviera, Australia, and the Caribbean. James Bond and Brigitte Bardot were both early converts. Having acquired the original ‘MOKE’ trademark and over 100 other related marks globally, in 2021 MOKE recommenced production in the UK. Over 500 new MOKEs have been built to date. In 2022 we were the first heritage automotive brand to go 100% Electric. In 2023, we were the first EV with no roof and no doors to achieve homologation in both Europe and America, with street legal MOKEs now being sold across the Caribbean, Europe, the USA and beyond. Our vision is to be the world's most adored and adventurous premium open-air motoring brand.

You will be responsible for developing and improving our manufacturing processes, ensuring the line operates safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards. Your focus will include SOPs, BOP, line balance, tooling and equipment, as well as driving measurable improvements in efficiency and OEE.

• Create, maintain, and improve Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and Bill of Process (BOP) for all assembly operations.
• Develop and maintain accurate work instructions to ensure repeatability and right-first-time quality.

• Analyse and optimise line balance to meet takt time and volume requirements.
• Deliver year-on-year 5% productivity improvement through process optimisation, layout improvements, and waste elimination.
• Lead time studies and implement Lean methodologies to improve flow and reduce bottlenecks.

• Specify, source, and implement tooling, jigs, and equipment to support stable and efficient operations.
• Ensure tooling and equipment are fit-for-purpose, well-maintained, and compliant with HSE standards.
• Support new product and variant introduction with robust tooling and process changes.

• Track, analyse, and improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE) across the plant.
• Implement countermeasures to reduce downtime, improve quality, and increase throughput.
• Drive structured problem-solving (5-Why, Ishikawa, etc.) and root cause analysis.

• Champion Lean Manufacturing and TPS principles across the shop floor.
• Support the development of visual management, standardised work, and kaizen activities.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, and Supply Chain to improve safety, quality, delivery, cost, and morale (SQDCM).

• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Automotive, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role, within automotive assembly.
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools (5S, Kaizen, SMED, Value Stream Mapping).
• Experience with SOP/BOP creation, time studies, and line balancing.
• Practical knowledge of OEE tracking and improvement.
• Confident in tooling/equipment specification and supplier liaison.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and communication skills.
• Hands-on, detail-focused, and able to thrive in a fast-paced environment.

• 5% annual efficiency improvement in direct labour productivity.
• OEE improvement year-on-year across defined production equipment.
• 100% up-to-date and controlled SOPs and BOPs.
• Improved line balance to meet takt time and build plan adherence.
• Reduction in downtime and process-related quality issues.

If you’re passionate about manufacturing, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and want to play a key role in the growth of a British automotive brand, we’d love to hear from you.

Interested candidates are invited to submit their resume and a cover letter detailing their relevant experience and why they are excited about the opportunity to join MOKE to Dan.O’Boyle@Mokeinternational.com