At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive improvements in manufacturing processes and support new technology installations.
- Company: Leading manufacturing business in Cardiff with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Exciting growth phase with significant investment in new technologies.
- Why this job: Join a dynamic team and make a real impact on manufacturing efficiency.
- Qualifications: Experience in manufacturing engineering and strong problem-solving skills.
The predicted salary is between 38250 - 46750 £ per year.
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading and well-established manufacturing business based in Cardiff. With continued investment, growth and the introduction of new technology across the site, the business is looking to strengthen its engineering team with a hands-on Senior Manufacturing Engineer who can support both existing operations and future improvement projects.
Working closely with Engineering, Production and Operations, you will play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, introducing new and automated equipment, troubleshooting technical issues and driving improvements across safety, quality, efficiency and reliability.
Key Responsibilities:
- Support the introduction, installation and commissioning of new manufacturing equipment and technology.
- Drive improvements across manufacturing processes, equipment performance, OEE and efficiency.
- Provide hands-on engineering support and technical problem-solving across the site.
- Support automation, digitalisation and process improvement projects.
- Work cross-functionally with Production, Maintenance, Quality and wider Engineering teams.
- Lead root cause analysis and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Identify opportunities for Continuous Improvement and support the delivery of site investment projects.
About You:
- Experienced Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer or similar within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Strong hands-on engineering and problem-solving capability.
- Experience working with automated manufacturing equipment and production machinery.
- Electrical qualifications or a strong electrical engineering background would be highly advantageous.
- Exposure to equipment installation, commissioning, process optimisation or CAPEX projects.
- Comfortable working closely with production teams in a hands-on manufacturing environment.
- Continuous Improvement / Lean Manufacturing experience would be beneficial.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing manufacturing business at an exciting stage of its development, with significant investment being made across the Cardiff site. Interested? Get in touch to find out more about the Senior Manufacturing Engineer opportunity.
Senior Manufacturing Engineer in Cardiff employer: Futures
Futures is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that values innovation and collaboration. Located near Leeds, employees benefit from a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development, with opportunities to engage in strategic decision-making and build lasting relationships within the industry. The company prioritises employee well-being and provides competitive benefits, making it a rewarding place to advance your career in manufacturing and sourcing.
