Manufacturing engineer

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

A rapidly expanding, global business, at the forefront of fibre optic and photonic technology is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer.

You will be joining a dynamic team, driving process optimisation, efficiency improvements, and seamless product transitions from NPI to full-scale production.

This role is ideal for a proactive engineer with strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes, continuous improvement (CI), and cost of poor quality (CoPQ) reduction.

You will play a key role in enhancing production yields, cycle times, and root cause analysis while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities will include:

1. Act as the subject matter expert for fibre optic manufacturing processes and products
2. Analyse and optimise production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain high product quality
3. Collaborate cross-functional teams including quality and design, to resolve manufacturing challenges
4. Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process-related production issues
5. Monitor and improve key performance indicators, driving cycle time reductions, yield improvements, and waste reduction in line with CoPQ targets
6. Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, regulatory, and quality assurance standards while maintaining accurate records and documentation