Job Description
Malton | £40,000–£50,000+ DOE | ️ 25 days holiday + BH | 7% matched pension | Private healthcare | Share save scheme
Ready to take the lead on change that matters? This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Continuous Improvement or Manufacturing Engineer who wants to make a genuine impact within a heavy engineering environment. You'll be joining the Modular Solutions division of an industry-leading manufacturer, known for delivering robust, steel-framed modular systems used in critical infrastructure projects across the UK and Europe. This role offers real variety, influence, and progression. Plus a competitive salary with flexibility for the right candidate.
The successful Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for:
* Leading continuous improvement initiatives across the site, focusing on waste reduction, workflow optimisation, and increased productivity.
* Driving lean manufacturing principles across departments, embedding best practice and coaching stakeholders from shop floor to senior leadership.
* Overseeing strategic improvement and installation projects—budgeting, scoping, resourcing, and delivering measurable outcomes.
* Supporting the deployment of automation and diagnostic strategies that enhance operational efficiency.
* Using data-driven insight to identify root causes, eliminate inefficiencies, and champion a culture of sustainable process improvement.
* Interfacing cross-functionally with Quality, Production, and Engineering to ensure alignment and engagement across all CI activity.
The successful Manufacturing Engineer will have:
* Solid background in Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement Engineering within a welding, fabrication, or heavy engineering environment (desirable)
* Hands-on experience with lean tools and methodologies—5S, Kaizen, value stream mapping, standard work, etc.
* An understanding of Six Sigma (formal qualification is a bonus, but not essential).
* Strong project management capability: able to run CI and capex projects from conception through to implementation.
* Excellent data analysis and problem-solving skills—able to identify trends and make data-led decisions.
* Confident communicator, able to influence across all levels and lead cultural change on the shop floor.
* Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, degree) or equivalent experience.
Why apply?
This is your chance to take a leading role in shaping the future of a growing modular manufacturing site, with a business that backs innovation and empowers its engineers to drive meaningful change. You’ll enjoy autonomy, variety, and the chance to deliver high-impact work in a genuinely collaborative environment. With flexibility on salary, excellent benefits, and strong support for professional development, this is a role that can grow with you.
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