Manufacturing engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Manchester

Up to £50 000 & excellent benefits including

* Employer matched pension
* Company share scheme
* On-site social club
* Auto enrolled training scheme

Are you a hands-on engineer with a passion for driving manufacturing excellence? We're seeking a dynamic and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to take ownership of final assembly processes on complex designs and lead continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, high-performance environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Own and optimise final assembly equipment uptime and turbocharger assembly processes
2. Drive improvements in Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE)
3. Support New Product Introduction (NPI) through APQP, PEP, and PPAP framework
4. Manage tooling systems, production setup sheets, and operator SOPs
5. Resolve 'run at rate' production issues with sustained engineering support
6. Champion Six Sigma and continuous improvement methodologies
7. Ensure compliance with Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality standards (IATF16949, OHSAS 18001, ISO 14001)
8. Lead root cause analysis, kaizen activities, and problem-solving initiatives
9. Maintain and edit FMEA and Control Plans
10. Procure and maintain final assembly equipment and tooling in line with UK PUWER regulations