MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
* £42,000 - £43,000
* Birmingham
We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team, providing cover when other Engineers are overseas.
It’s not just about keeping production running – it’s about engineering how it runs.
You’ll take ownership of manufacturing from a technical perspective, ensuring every process is robust, repeatable, and optimised.
You will be joining a team of Manufacturing Engineers working alongside each other.
We use a variety of manufacturing processes, such as CNC and assembly.
Commute from: Birmingham, Bearwood, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Solihull, Aston, Moseley, Walsall, Harborne, Oldbury, Tyseley, Aldridge and Willenhall
DUTIES
* Support NPI (New Product Introduction) from concept to launch
* Develop process flows, route cards (Uniplan), and SOPs
* Lead tooling selection, trials, and implementation
* Drive lean improvements (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, etc.)
* Partner with quality on supplier & customer issues
* Train operators on new processes, tooling, and fixtures
* Deliver DFM/DFA improvements with design teams
* Run cost‑down and process optimisation projects
* Support Six Sigma initiatives and root cause analysis
* Produce labour and tooling estimates for new work
REQUIREMENTS
* Strong background in manufacturing / production engineering
* Hands‑on experience with lean and continuous improvement tools
* Ability to solve problems and implement practical solutions
* Confidence working cross‑functionally with engineering teams
A proactive mindset with real ownership of your work.
Please note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.
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