Manufacturing Engineer | £45,000 | 33 Days Annual Leave | Bonus | Early Friday Finish A Manufacturing Engineer opportunity with a specialist business based in Leicester, producing advanced raw materials used in high-performance engineering applications. With continued investment in production capability and operational improvement, the company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive efficiency, reduce waste and support scalable production growth. In return, the successful individual will receive a salary of circa £45,000, progression opportunities, bonus, early Friday finish and the chance to lead meaningful improvement projects across site operations. Manufacturing Engineer responsibilities include - * Leading continuous improvement initiatives to increase production efficiency, yield and process reliability. * Analysing manufacturing performance data and KPIs to identify inefficiencies, variation and cost reduction opportunities. * Implementing Lean manufacturing tools including 5S, standard work and structured problem-solving. * Leading root cause investigations into downtime, non-conformances and process deviations. * Improving workflow, workstation design and material flow to optimise productivity. * Supporting new product introduction and scale-up activities to maintain stable manufacturing processes. Manufacturing Engineer desirable skills and experience - * Proven experience within a manufacturing or production environment. * Strong understanding of continuous improvement and manufacturing process optimisation. * Experience applying Lean tools such as Six Sigma, 5S or Kaizen. * Experience working within ISO 9001 quality systems. Manufacturing Engineer benefits include - * Salary in the region of £45,000. * Pension scheme and death in service cover. * 33 days annual leave including bank holidays. * Early Friday finish. If youre a Manufacturing Engineer seeking a hands-on role focused on continuous improvement, operational performance and manufacturing optimisation, apply now via the link in this Manufacturing Engineer advert. Keywords: Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, 5S, Kaizen, Process Optimisation, Production Engineering, Operational Excellence, ISO 9001, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Leicester. ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.