Details:
- Salary: £45,000 - 55,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Stevenage Hertfordshire
- Date: 1 day ago
Description:
Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Near Stevenage
Salary: Up to £55k + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (On-site)
Company: Global Engineering & Manufacturing Leader
About the Manufacutring Engineer Role
Join a world-class manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing Engineer, driving operational excellence and eliminating inefficiencies across production processes.
Responsibilities of Manufacturing Engineer
Lead Continuous Improvement projects using Lean tools: Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D, Value Stream Mapping
Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to meet quality standards
Implement robust process controls and error-proofing solutions
Support new product development from concept to launch
Specify and validate equipment, tooling, and fixtures
Drive cost reduction through process optimisation and value engineering
Prepare CapEx reports with justification and cost analysis
Contribute to capital investment planning and executionRequirements for the Manufacturing Engineer Role
HND/Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial preferred)
Experience in high-volume manufacturing (automotive or similar)
Practical exposure to Lean methodologies and problem-solving tools
Knowledge of automated assembly systems, tooling and test equipment
Ability to interpret engineering drawings
Six Sigma Green/Black Belt advantageous
Experience with CapEx projects beneficialAbout You
Adaptable, disciplined and ambitious with excellent communication skills. A strategic thinker who thrives under pressure with a positive, can-do attitude.
Benefits
Up to £55,000 + Annual Bonus + Pension + Life Cover + 25 days holiday + Additional Holiday Scheme + Flexible Working Hours.
Commutable from: Luton, Bedford, St Neots, Biggleswade, Hitchin, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Royston, Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City.
Apply now to join a global leader in engineering and manufacturing and play a key role in shaping operational excellence.
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