Manufacturing Engineer in Telford

Expleo is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer (IST4 level) to support industrial operations within a manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining product design intent while optimising manufacturing processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring production meets quality, safety, and performance standards. The successful candidate will play a key role in process design, time estimation, industrial performance improvement, and production readiness, working closely with cross-functional teams across engineering, production, and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the design intent and integrity of products assembled on the shop floor.
• Ensure that manufacturing processes are efficient, compliant, and aligned with operational performance targets.
• Determine and validate manufacturing times using appropriate methodologies (e.g. time studies, MTM, work sampling).
• Provide expertise in production/manufacturing processes, including:
• Process design
• Ergonomics
• Capacity planning
• Performance optimisation
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost, and quality.
• Support industrialisation activities for new and existing products.
• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, Quality, and environmental standards.
• Act as the Time Determination & Ergonomics Specialist within assigned scope.
• Analyse and optimise manufacturing processes and workstation layouts.
• Implement improvements in:
• Manual assembly processes
• Automated processes
• PLC-driven operations
• Contribute to new production line design and industrial scenarios, ensuring alignment with:
• Safety
• Quality
• Lead time
• Productivity targets
• Support SIM2 / operational performance routines, identifying and removing production barriers.
• Manage capacity vs workload balancing using industrial engineering tools.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures and work instructions.
• Perform qualification of tools, processes, and equipment, both internally and at supplier sites.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders on process validation and improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in:
• Manufacturing Engineering
• Industrial Engineering
• Mechanical Engineering
• Production Engineering
• Lean / Six Sigma certification (Green Belt preferred)
• Additional certifications (desirable):
• Time & Motion Study (MTM, MOST)
• Ergonomics / Human Factors

Essential skills

• Industrial Engineering / Simulation Tools: iQ Simulation, CAM, ACO, RIM, Bridge or equivalent tools
• Manufacturing Systems: ERP systems (e.g. SAP), MES systems
• Automation & Control: PLC basics (e.g. Siemens, Allen Bradley)
• Data & Analysis: Microsoft Excel (advanced), Power BI (desirable)
• Engineering Tools: CAD software (e.g. SolidWorks, CATIA – beneficial)
• Continuous Improvement: Lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, 5S, SMED)

Desired skills

• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and industrial engineering principles
• Lean manufacturing practices
• Capacity planning and line balancing
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and production requirements
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder communication and collaboration skills
• High attention to detail with a focus on quality and compliance

Experience

• Experience of Manufacturing Processes and standards
• Several years of professional experience in a manufacturing environment
• Aerospace & Defence experience preferable but Marine & Automotive will be considered
• Proactive Team Player with a focus on delivery and quality
• Good communicator who is professional during interactions with both internal and external stakeholders.
• Experience working in cross-functional and production environments
• Experience with:
• Time studies and work measurement techniques
• Process optimisation and continuous improvement

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and our peers through good times and challenges
• We empower all passionate technology loving professionals by allowing them to expand their skills and take part in inspiring projects
• Expleo Academy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills by delivering a suite of accredited training courses
• Competitive company benefits
• Always working as one team, our people are not afraid to think big and challenge the status quo
• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible
• Communicating and promoting vacancies
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long term health condition, enabling them to stay in work
• At least one activity that will make a difference for disabled people
• We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age. We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.