At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead exciting projects in automotive manufacturing, optimising processes and launching new equipment.
- Company: Join a dynamic global tier one automotive manufacturer with a fast-paced environment.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, pension contributions, electric car scheme, gym discounts, and flexible working hours.
- Other info: Work closely with teams on the shop floor and thrive in a results-driven atmosphere.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on quality and productivity while enjoying genuine career progression.
- Qualifications: Engineering qualification and hands-on experience in injection moulding or automotive processes.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
Most plant engineer jobs are just firefighting breakdowns and updating drawings. This one is different. You'll be right in the thick of it - shaping how injection moulding, painting, bonding and assembly work across a high-volume automotive plant. You'll launch new equipment, optimise existing processes and make sure they're ready for whatever the next big launch throws. One minute you're running trials with a new robot cell, the next you're leading the commissioning of an injection moulding line that's never been installed before. You'll have real ownership, real budget and real impact on quality, productivity and safety.
What you'll actually do:
- Lead equipment installations, trials and commissioning for new projects (from supplier kick-off to final acceptance)
- Own FMEAs, risk assessments, safety plans and workstation instructions
- Validate and update process standards using company methodology
- Troubleshoot and fix process failures with root-cause tools (8D etc.)
- Propose and test technical improvements that deliver real gains in productivity, quality and uptime
- Manage engineering changes and work on internal infrastructure to align with new upcoming product launches
- Work within a small team with your office based on the shopfloor
- Work closely with production, maintenance, injection/paint leaders and project teams
You'll fit if you:
- Have a relevant engineering qualification (Degree/HNC/HND minimum)
- Understand injection moulding, painting, assembly or bonding processes (hands-on experience is gold, as is Automotive experience)
- Are comfortable with FMEAs, control plans, 8D problem-solving and project management
- Can communicate clearly with everyone and be comfortable leading meetings
- Know your way around MS Office, MS Project and AutoCAD
- Are results driven and keen to complete tasks from inception to delivery
- Thrive in a fast-moving environment and enjoy turning ideas into working reality
About the Organisation:
A large, high volume automotive manufacturing operation that forms part of a global tier one group. The site operates in a fast paced, quality critical environment where equipment uptime, supplier performance and cost control directly impact production and customer delivery. This role offers the chance to work within a globally connected manufacturing business while having real ownership and visibility at site level. You will gain exposure to best practice processes, complex operations and a role that genuinely impacts performance.
The package:
- Up to £50,000 - £55,000 p.a. depending on your experience and skills
- Significant employer pension contribution
- Electric car scheme via salary sacrifice
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Heavily discounted gym membership
- Holiday buy/sell option
- Flexible start/finish times
- 1 day a week work-from-home
- Genuine career progression - promotion from within and there's clear headroom
If you're the kind of engineer who gets a kick out of launching new kit, fixing process headaches and seeing your changes on the shop floor every day, please reach out to discuss further.
Plant Engineer in Swadlincote employer: William Scott Consulting Limited
Join a leading automotive manufacturing operation that not only values your expertise but also empowers you to make a tangible impact on production and quality. With a strong focus on employee growth, you'll benefit from genuine career progression opportunities, flexible working arrangements, and a supportive work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Located in the Midlands, this role offers competitive compensation and an array of excellent benefits, including a significant pension contribution and a cycle-to-work scheme, making it an ideal place for engineers looking to thrive in a dynamic environment.
Contact Details:
William Scott Consulting Limited Recruitment Team
