At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive engineering projects and improve manufacturing processes in a dynamic environment.
- Company: Join a well-established manufacturing business with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy a competitive salary, bonus, pension scheme, and generous holiday allowance.
- Other info: Flexible working hours and ongoing training for career growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on production efficiency and product quality while developing your career.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering and experience in Lean Manufacturing required.
The predicted salary is between 46000 - 46000 £ per year.
People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our well-established client based in Skelmersdale on a permanent basis. This is a fantastic opportunity offering an excellent salary, outstanding benefits, and the chance to play a pivotal role in key engineering and continuous improvement projects within a well-established manufacturing business.
This role would suit candidates with previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Process Engineer, Continuous Improvement Engineer, Industrial Engineer, or Mechanical Engineer.
Shifts
- Monday to Friday
- 39 hours per week
- Flexible working hours between 08:00 – 16:30
Salary
Up to £46,000 per annum, dependent on experience
Benefits
- Discretionary annual bonus of up to 15% of basic salary
- Automatic enrolment into the Group Personal Pension Scheme
- 24 days' holiday plus Bank Holidays
- Life Assurance Scheme (4 x annual salary)
- Comprehensive Employee Assistance Programme including 24/7 GP access, unlimited mental health support, and legal consultations
- Access to leisure benefits, including a Cycle to Work Scheme
- Permanent opportunity with long-term career development
Day-to-Day Duties
- Researching, justifying, and implementing capital expenditure projects to improve the utilisation of working capital
- Supporting your line manager by providing technical expertise and developing, improving, and maintaining manufacturing systems, processes, procedures, and process controls
- Applying knowledge of composites, polymers, engineering problem-solving, and Lean/Six Sigma methodologies to improve manufacturing performance
- Supporting production and maintenance teams with daily plant troubleshooting and breakdown investigations
- Evaluating rework and reject levels to identify opportunities for design, process, and training improvements
- Driving process and product improvements to reduce production costs, improve cycle times, and enhance product quality
- Analysing workforce utilisation, space requirements, workflow, and equipment layouts to maximise efficiency and safety
- Applying statistical methods to forecast future manufacturing requirements and production capabilities
- Developing and evaluating manufacturing processes and equipment to produce high-quality products at a competitive cost
- Supporting the qualification and development of suppliers for components, sub-assemblies, and manufacturing processes
- Leading root cause investigations and implementing corrective and preventative actions to resolve manufacturing issues
- Establishing, documenting, and maintaining manufacturing processes
Essential Skills
- A Degree or equivalent qualification in an Engineering discipline
- A Lean and/or Six Sigma qualification or equivalent experience
- Previous experience within a Lean Manufacturing environment
- The ability to perform effective root cause analysis and problem solving
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A proactive approach to continuous improvement
- The ability to consistently deliver high levels of customer satisfaction by meeting and exceeding expectations
Desirable Experience
- Available for an immediate or short-notice start
Training Provided
Industry-related training and ongoing support throughout your employment.
If you are interested in this opportunity as a Manufacturing Engineer, apply today by clicking the link below or contact our recruitment team for more information. People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.
Manufacturing Engineer employer: People Solutions
Join a well-established manufacturing business in Skelmersdale, where you will not only receive a competitive salary of up to £46,000 but also enjoy a range of outstanding benefits including a discretionary annual bonus, generous holiday allowance, and comprehensive employee support programmes. Our flexible working hours and commitment to continuous improvement create a dynamic work culture that fosters professional growth and development, making it an excellent place for Manufacturing Engineers looking to make a meaningful impact.
