Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Location: Manchester Salary: £50,000 Job Type: Permanent, Full-time An established global engineering and manufacturing business is looking to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join its Manchester operation. This is not a graduate or entry-level position. The business already has a Graduate Manufacturing Engineer in place and now requires someone with sufficient industry experience to work independently, provide practical technical support and help drive improvements across the manufacturing facility. The Role Reporting to the Quality Assurance and Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for developing, implementing and improving manufacturing processes to increase efficiency, reduce costs and improve production performance. You will work closely with production, quality, design, procurement and supply chain teams to resolve manufacturing issues and deliver continuous improvement projects. Key responsibilities will include: Developing, evaluating and improving manufacturing processes Reviewing production workflows and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency Designing and implementing process flows and manufacturing layouts Providing hands-on technical support to production teams Troubleshooting manufacturing issues and implementing practical solutions Supporting the specification, selection and installation of new manufacturing equipment Improving existing production and testing equipment Working with automated equipment, manual manufacturing processes and test cells Designing and procuring manufacturing fixtures, jigs and tooling Identifying and delivering manufacturing cost-reduction initiatives Reviewing opportunities to manufacture components in-house or outsource sub-assemblies Applying lean manufacturing and continuous improvement principles Producing work instructions, standard operating procedures and process flow documentation Ensuring process changes are accurately documented Training production employees on new equipment and manufacturing processes Ensuring processes comply with health, safety and environmental requirements About You The successful candidate will be an experienced Manufacturing Engineer or Process Engineer who is comfortable working independently within a busy production environment. You should have: Several years of experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering or a similar role Experience working within an engineering or industrial manufacturing environment Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production equipment and engineering materials A practical, hands-on approach to problem-solving Experience delivering process improvements and cost-reduction projects Knowledge of lean manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies Experience producing SOPs, work instructions and manufacturing documentation Experience using CAD software such as SolidWorks or AutoCAD Strong root-cause analysis and troubleshooting skills Good project management and organisational abilities Knowledge of ISO 9001 or similar quality management systems The confidence to work directly with production teams and senior stakeholders Permanent right to work in the UK A degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering or a related discipline would be beneficial. Experience involving pumps, rotating equipment, test cells, automation or fluid-flow products would also be advantageous. What’s on Offer £50,000 salary Permanent position Opportunity to join a successful global engineering manufacturer Significant responsibility for manufacturing improvement projects Collaborative working environment Opportunity to introduce new equipment, processes and technologies Long-term professional development and career progression Apply with an up-to-date CV to be considered for this experienced Manufacturing Engineer opportunity in Manchester. This version deliberately filters out graduate-level applicants and positions the role as an independent, hands-on engineering appointment