Manufacturing Engineer.

Up to £53K DOE, 28 days holiday, 42.5 hours, full-time (flexible with start and finish times ie 7am - 4.30pm/8am - 5.30pm, Permanent

A growing business is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support improvements across production, engineering, and after-sales.

You'll focus on optimising workflow, reducing waste, strengthening build quality, and supporting warranty analysis.

This is a hands-on, influential role ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving and driving process excellence.

Key duties of the Manufacturing Engineer:

, Improve workflow using Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma tools
, Deliver improvement projects across the business
, Review build methods, drawings, and specifications for accuracy
, Support warranty investigations and identify root causes
, Develop and maintain SOPs and process documents
, Analyse data on output, downtime, and product performance
, Work across Engineering, Production, and After-Sales teams
, Identify trends and introduce corrective or preventive actions
, Support compliance, quality standards, and type-approval work

The ideal candidate with have experience in the following:

, Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
, Ability to interpret technical drawings and compliance documentation
, Strong problem-solving skills and root-cause analysis capability
, Confident working with data, KPIs, and performance metrics
, Ability to create SOPs, work instructions, and process standards
, Excellent communication and ability to work across multiple teams

Desirable:

, Degree or HND in Mechanical, Automotive, or Manufacturing Engineering
, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or similar)
, Experience in HGV manufacturing, vehicle conversions.


, Knowledge of SolidWorks or production analysis tools

If you would like a private chat about the role before applying - Please contact Rodger Morley at E3 Recruitment.