Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Department: Plating / Manufacturing
Location: Hayes, London
Reporting to: Technical Process Manager (Manufacturing)
About the Role:
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to provide technical expertise and support for shop floor operations within a high-precision manufacturing environment. The role focuses on developing and maintaining process documentation, tooling guidance, critical checks, and maintenance programs. The Manufacturing Engineer will collaborate with operations and cross-functional teams to resolve production issues and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop, review, and improve manufacturing work instructions and tooling documentation.
Collaborate with operations, IT, tooling, supply chain, and maintenance teams to ensure successful implementation of process improvements.
Investigate and develop new processes, methods, and layouts to enhance equipment flexibility and throughput.
Identify process inefficiencies and propose solutions for improvement.
Assist senior engineers with project tasks, resource management, and workflow optimization.
Investigate non-conformities and implement corrective actions within production tooling or processes.
Collect and analyse production data (downtime, cycle times, throughput) to support KPI tracking and continuous improvement.
Coordinate maintenance and repair services to keep equipment operational.
Support structured problem-solving initiatives linked to projects and day-to-day manufacturing challenges.
Ensure compliance with Environmental, Health & Safety, and Energy procedures.
Maintain tooling and equipment master data within digital systems (SAP/ERP).
Conduct time and motion studies, workflow analysis, line balancing, capacity analysis, and process mapping to identify bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Education and Qualifications:
Minimum HND in a mechanical or manufacturing discipline.
Significant CAD experience (SolidWorks preferred).
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and Statistical Process Control training advantageous.
Higher qualifications considered where relevant experience is demonstrated.
Skills and Personal Qualities:
Strong communication skills, able to explain technical information to both technical and non-technical audiences.
Team player, capable of working effectively within a matrix environment.
Analytical, innovative, goal-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks and priorities.
Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and decision-making abilities.
Experience and Knowledge:
Experience creating manufacturing work instructions and inspection documentation.
Ability to read engineering drawings and apply basic metrology skills.
Familiarity with mechanical manufacturing processes, including surface finishing of metal components (Aerospace experience desirable).
Proficiency in CAD (SolidWorks preferred), ERP/MRP systems, and MS Office.
Experience in leveraging digital systems and automation tools to optimise manufacturing processes.
Working Conditions:
Flexible working hours may be required, including potential shifts, evenings, or weekends during critical project phases.
Office-based role with significant time spent in production areas, exposure to chemicals possible.
Occasional travel to other sites within the business group may be required.
Additional Requirements:
Right to live and work in the UK unrestricted.
Completion of mandatory training programs.
No direct reports.
If you may be interested in this position, please may you reach out to us to hear more about this position:
Max Hawkins -
Callum Wallis