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 o...