Manufacturing Engineer Basildon 12-Month Contract Paying up to £48p/h (Inside IR35) Key Responsibilities Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment Support product transition from design into production Analyse production data, costs, and schedules to inform decisions Resolve complex production issues and improve shop floor performance Drive efficiency through capacity planning, workflow, and layout improvements Ensure product quality through validation, verification, and process control Maintain manufacturing documentation and production data Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives Support failure investigations using structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 8D) Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams Essential: Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and principles Ability to analyse data and influence decisions Experience across the product lifecycle Strong problem-solving and communication skills Ability to manage workload independently and collaborativelyDesirable: Experience in manufacturing capability development Knowledge of Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory principles Disclaimer: This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a...