Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Near Stevenage
Salary: Up to £55k + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (On-site)
Company: Global Engineering & Manufacturing Leader

About the Manufacturing Engineer Role

Join a world-class manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing Engineer, driving operational excellence and eliminating inefficiencies across production processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead Continuous Improvement projects using Lean tools: Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D, Value Stream Mapping
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to meet quality standards
• Implement robust process controls and error-proofing solutions
• Support new product development from concept to launch
• Specify and validate equipment, tooling, and fixtures
• Drive cost reduction through process optimisation and value engineering
• Prepare CapEx reports with justification and cost analysis
• Contribute to capital investment planning and execution

Requirements

• HND/Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial preferred)
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing (automotive or similar)
• Practical exposure to Lean methodologies and problem-solving tools
• Knowledge of automated assembly systems, tooling and test equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt advantageous
• Experience with CapEx projects beneficial

About You

Adaptable, disciplined and ambitious with excellent communication skills. A strategic thinker who thrives under pressure with a positive, can-do attitude.

Benefits

• Up to £55,000 + Annual Bonus + Pension + Life Cover + 25 days holiday + Additional Holiday Scheme + Flexible Working Hours.

Commutable from

• Luton
• Bedford
• St Neots
• Biggleswade
• Hitchin
• Milton Keynes
• Cambridge
• St Albans
• Hemel Hempstead
• Royston
• Stevenage
• Letchworth Garden City

Apply now to join a global leader in engineering and manufacturing and play a key role in shaping operational excellence.