Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer. Up to £53K DOE, 28 days holiday, 42.5 hours, full-time (flexible with start and finish times ie 7am – 4.30pm/8am – 5.30pm, Permanent

A growing business is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to support improvements across production, engineering, and after-sales. You’ll focus on optimising workflow, reducing waste, strengthening build quality, and supporting warranty analysis. This is a hands-on, influential role ideal for someone who enjoys problem-solving and driving process excellence.

Key duties of the Manufacturing Engineer:

* Improve workflow using Lean, Kaizen, and Six Sigma tools
* Deliver improvement projects across the business
* Review build methods, drawings, and specifications for accuracy
* Support warranty investigations and identify root causes
* Develop and maintain SOPs and process documents
* Analyse data on output, downtime, and product performance
* Work across Engineering, Production, and After-Sales teams
* Identify trends and introduce corrective or preventive actions
* Support compliance, quality standards, and type-approval work

The ideal candidate with have experience in the following:

* Experience applying Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement
* Ability to interpret technical drawings and compliance documentation
* Strong problem-solving skills and root-cause analysis capability
* Confident working with data, KPIs, and performance metrics
* Ability to create SOPs, work instructions, and process standards
* Excellent communication and ability to work across multiple teams

Desirable:

* Degree or HND in Mechanical, Automotive, or Manufacturing Engineering
* Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or similar)
* Experience in HGV manufacturing, vehicle conversions.
* Knowledge of SolidWorks or production analysis tools

If you would like a private chat about the role before applying – Please contact Rodger Morley at E3 Recruitment.