Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Application Deadline: 19 June 2026

Department: Contracts

Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time

Location: Alternative Heat Head Office

Reporting To: Operational Excellence Manager

Description

Team Overview: The Contracts department oversees the delivery and execution of projects from initial mobilisation through to completion and handover. Acting as the bridge between design, commercial, and on site teams, the department ensures that all contractual obligations are met while maintaining high standards of quality, safety, and efficiency. With a focus on planning, resource coordination, and problem‑solving, the Contracts team plays a key role in ensuring our projects are delivered on time, within scope, and to the satisfaction of our clients.

Role Overview: The Manufacturing Engineer will support and enhance our assembly‑based manufacturing operations. This position focuses on increasing efficiency, improving product quality, minimizing waste, and assisting with new product introductions in a fast‑paced production environment. We are looking for a proactive, detail‑oriented individual to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Head Office

Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-5pm and Friday 8am-3pm

Salary: Competitive Depending on Experience

Responsible to: Operational Excellence Manager

What You'll be Doing

• Analyse current assembly processes to identify opportunities to improve safety, efficiency, and product quality.
• Work closely with multi‑disciplinary assembly teams to resolve assembly issues and eliminate barriers to production flow.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem‑solving methodologies, including carrying out root cause analysis for defects and assembly‑related issues.
• Collaborate with assembly teams to design, specify, and implement jigs, fixtures, and tooling that support safe and efficient assembly operations.
• Troubleshoot equipment, tooling, and fixture issues to minimise downtime and maintain production efficiency.