Manufacturing Engineer

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Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer Jobs in Andover at Stannah Group - Join Our Team!

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join Stannah Group based at Global Upholstery Solutions Andover.

This job will involve supporting upholstery and woodworking manufacturing operations, introducing new products and processes, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and delivering measurable cost savings across multiple manufacturing sites.

As the Manufacturing Engineer, you will work 37 hours per week, Monday to Thursday 8:00 to 16.45, Friday 8:00 to 12:00. This job is a permanent contract.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys improving production processes, increasing efficiencies, reducing waste, and supporting the manufacture of high-quality upholstered and timber-framed products.

To be successful as the Manufacturing Engineer, it is essential that you have previous experience in a manufacturing environment with a proven track record of delivering process improvements and cost-saving initiatives. Experience in upholstery, furniture manufacturing, woodworking, CNC machining, automated fabric cutting systems, and Lean Manufacturing would be desirable.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities:

Develop and improve manufacturing processes across upholstery, woodworking, and furniture production operations.

Support the introduction of new products from concept through to full-scale production.

Identify and implement process improvements that increase productivity, reduce waste, and deliver cost savings.

Design and implement jigs, fixtures, tooling, and manufacturing aids to improve efficiency and quality.

Lead root cause investigations and continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing principles.

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Qualifications
Manufacturing Engineer Requirements:

Experience working within a manufacturing environment, ideally within upholstery, furniture, woodworking, or a related industry.

Demonstrable experience delivering cost savings, process improvements, and operational efficiencies.

Knowledge of woodworking processes, timber frame manufacturing, CNC machinery, or automated cutting technologies.

Experience using CAD software and interpreting technical drawings.

Understanding of Lean Manufacturing, continuous improvement methodologies, and problem-solving techniques.

Additional Information
If you have previous experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Development Engineer, or Continuous Improvement Engineer and are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer job in Andover, please click the "Apply Now" button or contact us for further information.

Benefits Include:

Market Aligned Salary, paid on a monthly basis

Profit Share Bonus Scheme, paid to all employees every quarter. Based on Group Company profits

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Holiday scheme to buy extra days’ annual leave

Pension Scheme. Matched contribution/salary sacrifice

SimplyHealth Cash Plan. Allows you to claim towards health costs. For example, dental, optical, physiotherapy, chiropody treatments and more

Life Assurance Scheme

Long Service award scheme, with holiday benefit

Company Benefits Discount Rewards Scheme. Includes shop discounts, hotel discounts, days out, and more

Employee Assistance Programme. A workplace initiative to support and enhance well-being

Enhanced maternity and paternity provision

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Stannah Group is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, identities, and abilities.

We are a Disability Confident Committed Employer. We treat all our job applicants fairly and with respect. Our employees are the heart of our business.

We take great care to create a working environment where everyone feels valued. Join our team and be a part of our diverse and inclusive community! 

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive high numbers of applications for the role.

Appropriate right to work must be held by applicants. Sponsorship is not available.

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