Manufacturing EngineerLincoln £45,000 (flexible depending on experience) On-site role There's a real sense of momentum inside this Lincoln manufacturing site, the kind that comes when a team has already begun their transformative journey and is hungry to push further. This is a business that isn't tinkering around the edges; they're genuinely committed to reshaping how things are made, and they're looking for someone who wants to be right at the centre of that change. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll step into a world where ideas are encouraged, curiosity is welcomed, and the impact of your work is visible on the shop floor every single day. You'll work closely with the Principal Manufacturing Engineer, exploring how processes can be rebuilt from the ground up, strengthening established cells while helping to introduce new products with confidence and clarity. Lean principles won't be something you reference - they'll guide the way you think, how you problem-solve, and how you make improvements stick. Your role blends hands-on engineering with thoughtful analysis. Some days you'll be deep in PFMEAs or refining the design of a jig or fixture; other days you'll be validating processes, writing clean, intuitive work instructions, or smoothing the path for a new product introduction. And when the conversation turns to automation, an area the business is genuinely leaning into, you'll be right there helping shape the next phase of their journey, balancing practical engineering with fresh thinking about how things could work better. This isn't an environment where you'll feel distant from the people around you. You'll work shoulder to shoulder with operations, R&D and colleagues across the site, helping everyone move in the same direction. They value collaboration here, not just as a concept, but as a practical part of daily life, and you'll quickly become someone others look to when they want a process improved, a challenge untangled or an idea turned into something workable. What will help you thrive is a blend of experience and mindset. You might have studied Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering, or built your expertise through hands-on work. You'll understand how to design and optimise processes for small to medium-volume assembly, and you'll be comfortable making decisions that balance quality, efficiency and practicality. If you've supported automation before, or you're familiar with CAD or simulation tools, that will only strengthen your impact. But above all, you'll bring a problem-solver's instinct, someone who sees inefficiencies and immediately starts imagining a better way. This is a chance to join a business that genuinely values innovation and continuous improvement. A place where change isn't met with hesitation, but with energy. If you're someone who enjoys turning good ideas into reliable processes, who likes being close to the action, and who wants to shape what the future of a UK manufacturer looks like then get in touch. Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at hays.co.uk