Manufacturing Engineer - AIT
Stockport | £45,000–£55,000 | Permanent | Days
A specialist engineering manufacturer is looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to support a large‑scale vehicle assembly programme.
The role focuses on developing and improving assembly, integration and test processes, working closely with production and engineering teams to ensure builds are efficient, repeatable and fit for purpose.
The role
You’ll be involved in shaping manufacturing processes from early stages through to production, with a mix of shop‑floor support and process development. Key responsibilities include:
Developing Assembly, Integration and Test processes for vehicle build programmes
Transferring knowledge from existing production lines into new manufacturing environments
Acting as a point of contact on the shop floor for process, tooling and build queries
Leading root cause investigations and driving practical process improvements
Supporting production ramp‑up activities and resolving build issues
Driving continuous improvement through lean methods, line balancing and waste reduction
Supporting design teams with Design for Manufacture input
Producing SOPs, work instructions and process documentation
Supporting BOM structuring from drawing through to manufacture
Working closely with production and project teams during build phases
Ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality requirements
What you’ll need
HND, degree or apprenticeship in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
Background in a technical or industrial manufacturing environment
Experience improving processes and supporting production activity
Understanding of engineering change and manufacturing documentation
Ability to work from drawings through to production build
Strong problem‑solving skills with a practical, hands‑on approach
Comfortable working across production, engineering and project teams
Basic IT skills, with experience of MES or similar systems
Desirable
Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
Exposure to vehicle assembly or similar complex builds
What’s on offer
£45,000–£55,000 salary
Competitive pension scheme
Half‑day Fridays
Life assurance and company sick pay, increasing with service
Employee Assistance Programme
Additional holidays and long‑service rewards
Cycle‑to‑work scheme
This is a permanent role within a well‑established engineering business, offering involvement in complex build activity and long‑term development within manufacturing engineering.
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