E3 Recruitment

Manufacturing Engineer

An excellent opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to help commission a brand-new production line and shape its long-term performance within a large, well-established PLC manufacturing business.


This role may suit a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer, Project Engineer, Commissioning Engineer, or Reliability Engineer.


What's in it for you as Manufacturing Engineer



  • £60,000 base salary

  • Company bonus

  • 12% company pension contribution

  • 35 days' holiday

  • Healthcare

  • Excellent career-development opportunities


Key responsibilities of Manufacturing Engineer:



  • Support the installation, commissioning and optimisation of a new production line.

  • Improve manufacturing processes, OEE, reliability, throughput, quality and waste.

  • Analyse performance data and lead root-cause investigations.

  • Deliver CAPEX and improvement projects from specification through to handover.

  • Support tooling development, manufacturing trials, NPD and NPI.

  • Work closely with operational teams, contractors, OEMs and specialist integrators.

  • Produce engineering drawings, specifications and operating procedures.


We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who can demonstrate the following:



  • Experience in a manufacturing, process, production, project or commissioning engineering role.

  • Hands-on experience introducing or commissioning manufacturing equipment.

  • Strong fault-finding, problem-solving and continuous-improvement skills.

  • Evidence of improving OEE, reliability, quality, throughput or waste.

  • A relevant apprenticeship, HNC, HND, degree or equivalent engineering background.

  • Experience of CAD, tooling, Lean Manufacturing, automation, process validation or reliability-centred maintenance would be advantageous.


Apply now for a confidential discussion about this high-impact engineering opportunity.


  • Start: ASAP
  • Rate: Up to £60000.00 per annum + Excellent benefits
  • Location: Accrington, England
  • Type: Permanent
  • Industry: Engineering
  • Recruiter: E3 Recruitment
  • Contact: James Soden
  • Tel: 01484645269 07442499917
  • Fax: 01484 500385
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  • Posted: 2026-09-09 09:28:03 -

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