Company Description
Stannah is a family‑owned manufacturing and engineering company. Our products move people and goods in and around homes and buildings. We make life easier for people by improving access for greater convenience and independence. Joseph Stannah founded the business in 1867 and today Stannah is a global business with a family in their fifth generation actively running it. Most people know us for our stairlifts, but our range also includes lifts, escalators, homelifts, and maintenance and repair services.
Job Description
Stannah has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join the Curved Rail Manufacture Department based in Newburn.
This role involves supporting day‑to‑day production processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and enhancing productivity, quality, efficiency, and safety across operations. You will play a key role in optimising manufacturing workflows and contributing to business‑as‑usual improvements and longer‑term new product introduction (NPI) activities.
Working full‑time, Monday – Thursday: 07:15 – 15:45, Friday: 07:15 – 12:15. This is a permanent contract.
This is a great opportunity for an experienced engineer looking to develop their skills within a dynamic manufacturing environment, contributing to innovative projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
To be successful, it is essential that you have previous experience in a manufacturing or production environment. Experience in Lean, Six Sigma, CAD (SolidWorks), and ERP systems would be desirable.
Responsibilities
* Provide support for day‑to‑day technical process issues in production
* Develop and optimise manufacturing workflows and procedures
* Lead continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Lean Six Sigma)
* Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions
* Support the design and implementation of new processes, equipment, and projects
* Produce production documentation, including Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and Safe Systems of Work
Qualifications
* HNC or Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline (desirable)
* Experience within a manufacturing or production environment
* Knowledge of process optimisation and continuous improvement methods
* Experience using CAD software (SolidWorks preferred)
* Experience with ERP systems and data management tools
Benefits
* Market‑aligned salary, paid on a monthly basis
* Profit‑share bonus scheme, paid to all employees every quarter
* 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
* Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave
* Pension scheme, matched contribution/salary sacrifice
* SimplyHealth Cash Plan
* Life Assurance Scheme
* Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit
* Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme
* Employee Assistance Programme
* Enhanced maternity and paternity provision
EEO Statement
Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.
We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect.
Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.
We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.
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