At a Glance
- Tasks: Drive improvements in manufacturing performance and optimise production efficiency.
- Company: Join a high-tech manufacturing company with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career growth, and the chance to work in a cleanroom environment.
- Other info: Collaborative team environment with opportunities for continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting.
- Qualifications: 2+ years in manufacturing or operations optimisation; strong data analysis skills.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Wolviston Management Services are supporting our fantastic client in the recruitment of a Manufacturing Engineer to join their Production Operations Team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in supporting the ramp‑up of a high‑volume company. The successful candidate will provide both technical and strategic operational support, driving improvements in manufacturing performance, capacity planning, and production efficiency within a cleanroom environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver industrial and manufacturing engineering expertise to support wafer fabrication operations
- Maintain and develop capacity models to inform equipment investment and labour planning strategies
- Apply proven Lean manufacturing and industrial engineering techniques to optimise cycle time, line velocity, equipment uptime, and delivery performance
- Analyse WIP (Work in Progress) data and equipment performance, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement
- Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Automation teams to align on business objectives and optimise production flow
- Conduct capacity analysis and "what‑if" scenario modelling to support business decisions and future planning
- Lead initiatives to improve cycle time, throughput, and factory efficiency
- Perform time studies and data analysis using automation logs to assess process changes
- Support tool owners in understanding capacity and process impacts
- Provide key inputs for management reporting and operational reviews
- Determine feasible production starts and product mix aligned to current and forecast demand
- Support the introduction of new processes, methods, and manufacturing flows
- Estimate manufacturing costs and time standards, recommending tooling and process improvements
- Maintain accurate records, reporting systems, and performance metrics
About You
You will be a results‑driven and analytical professional with a strong background in manufacturing environments, ideally within electronics, or automotive industries.
Essential Experience
- Minimum 2+ years' experience in manufacturing, capacity modelling, or operations optimisation
- Strong data analysis and problem‑solving capability, including statistical modelling
- Experience working in a cleanroom environment (or willingness to do so)
Technical Skills
- Knowledge of Lean / Six Sigma methodologies
- Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
- Familiarity with industrial engineering and production optimisation techniques
Personal Attributes
- Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills
- Strong planning and organisational ability
- Proactive, results‑oriented mindset
- Confident in presenting data and influencing decisions
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering with at least 3 years' industry experience, or 7+ years' relevant industry experience in continuous improvement or manufacturing engineering
- Lean / Six Sigma Green Belt (desirable)
Why Apply?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing, high‑tech manufacturing environment where you will have a direct impact on operational performance and future production capability.
Manufacturing Engineer employer: Wolviston Management Services
Wolviston Management Services is an excellent employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration in the heart of Hartlepool. Employees benefit from comprehensive professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and a supportive environment that values mechanical integrity and high-performance engineering. Join us to be part of a team that not only prioritises your growth but also contributes to cutting-edge projects in high-reliability systems.
Contact Details:
Wolviston Management Services Recruitment Team
