Manufacturing Engineer

• Drive and implement process improvement
• Opportunities for growth and development within the business

About Our Client

The employer is a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing industry. A global company, they are known for their commitment to delivering high-quality products and maintaining excellent working conditions.

Job Description

• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure repeatable and reliable processes.
• Monitor production processes to ensure conformity to technical drawings through spot checks and performance audits.
• Train and support forging operators to ensure understanding and compliance with new methods and procedures.
• Identify opportunities for process optimisation, simplification, and automation, including robot integration.
• Lead and support change initiatives by challenging the status quo and proposing practical engineering solutions.
• Maintain and reorganise store locations and departmental layout for maximum efficiency.
• Provide hands-on technical support in forging operations involving hydraulic and flywheel presses, slitting machines, induction heating, and coatings.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Manufacturing Engineer should have:

• Minimum 3 years of experience.
  • Understanding of mechanical presses or similar application.
  • Nickel alloy materials
  • Induction heating and slitting processes
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and manage tolerance stacking across operations.
• Evidence of strong mechanical problem-solving capability.
• Practical knowledge of tool design; familiarity with SolidCAM is a plus.
• ERP system experience (advantageous).
• Familiarity with SolidWorks (training can be provided).
• Experience with metrology equipment and methods is beneficial.

Key Attributes:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively within teams.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving ability.
• Self-starter with a passion for engineering and continuous improvement.
• Willingness to take ownership and drive projects from concept to implementation.

What's on Offer

• £45,000 per annum.
• Generous holiday allowance of 187.5 hours plus bank holidays.
• Excellent pension package and up to 6x life assurance basic pay.
• Bronze cash healthcare cover and access to a 24-hour employee assistance programme.
• On-site occupational health support and excellent working conditions.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a respected company in the industrial and manufacturing sector. Apply now to take the next step in your engineering career!