Manufacturing Engineer
Basildon
12-Month Contract
Paying up to £48p/h (Inside IR35)
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment
* Support product transition from design into production
* Analyse production data, costs, and schedules to inform decisions
* Resolve complex production issues and improve shop floor performance
* Drive efficiency through capacity planning, workflow, and layout improvements
* Ensure product quality through validation, verification, and process control
* Maintain manufacturing documentation and production data
* Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
* Support failure investigations using structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 8D)
* Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams
Essential
* Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
* Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and principles
* Ability to analyse data and influence decisions
* Experience across the product lifecycle
* Strong problem-solving and communication skills
* Ability to manage workload independently and collaboratively
Desirable
* Experience in manufacturing capability development
* Knowledge of Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory principles
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