Our client are a leading engineering and manufacturing business providing specialist solutions across the aerospace, power generation, rail and oil & gas sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team on an initial 8-month contract basis.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly technical electro‑mechanical manufacturing environment, supporting both existing production and new product introduction activities while driving Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the business.
Responsibilities
* Support production and manufacturing cells with day‑to‑day engineering activities
* Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives
* Create and maintain SOPs, routings, and manufacturing documentation
* Implement Standard Work and Lean tools including 5S, Visual Management, and one‑piece flow
* Improve manufacturing layouts and production flow
* Support production data analysis and problem‑solving activities
* Lead improvement projects and CAPEX activities
* Support NPI activities from release through to production
* Participate in FRACAS, MRB, concessions, and change note activities
* Develop PFMEAs, control plans, and process maps
* Mentor production teams on manufacturing best practices
Requirements
* 5+ years’ Manufacturing Engineering experience
* Strong electro‑mechanical manufacturing background
* Experience within aerospace or other regulated industries preferred
* Previous NPI experience
* Strong Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience
* Experience producing SOPs, PFMEAs, process maps, and control plans
* Experience with MRP systems and manufacturing routings
* Knowledge of 5 Whys, Fishbone/Ishikawa, and 8D problem‑solving techniques
* Strong technical problem‑solving capability
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