Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000
We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing Operations Engineering team in Southampton. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a new and developing team, where you’ll have real scope to shape processes, drive improvements, and grow your career.
You’ll work closely with production teams and R&D, supporting day-to-day operations, introducing new products, and delivering key improvements across yield, quality, and efficiency. Experience in fibre processing is welcome but not required – full training will be provided where needed. What matters most is your solid background in manufacturing engineering and your drive to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.
What you’ll be doing:
* Supporting production equipment, ensuring effective service, repair, calibration, and TPM activities.
* Leading problem-solving and root cause analysis to deliver corrective actions.
* Driving process improvements across value streams to boost yield, efficiency, and quality.
* Supporting lean manufacturing initiatives and contributing to continuous improvement projects.
* Handling documentation control, data analysis, and reporting on KPIs.
* Assisting with new product introductions, working closely with R&D.
* Engaging in failure analysis and improvement activities to reduce scrap and improve reliability.
What we’re looking for:
* At least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
* Strong background in lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, and process improvements.
* Experience with documentation control and failure analysis.
* Confident problem-solver who can deliver practical solutions.
* Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or science discipline.
Personal qualities:
* Adaptable and motivated – happy to work in a dynamic environment.
* Strong communicator and team player.
* Hands-on and methodical, with a drive for continuous improvement.
* Eager to develop new skills and grow with the business.
With growth on the horizon, we’re hiring one Manufacturing Engineer now, with another to follow soon, as well as a Manufacturing Technician. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at an exciting time of expansion.
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