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Manufacturing Engineer

Desford, Leicestershire

Up to £32.83 per hour

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Six Sigma, Lean & Process Improvement

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Hours: Full-time (37.5 hrs per week)
Salary: £32.83 p/hour

Are you a proactive engineer passionate about driving change and delivering innovative manufacturing solutions?
We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a highly focused and collaborative engineering team responsible for delivering multimillion-pound improvement projects and implementing the latest manufacturing technologies. This role offers the opportunity to work cross-functionally and influence how world-class products are introduced into production.

What You'll Do

  • Lead full lifecycle delivery of NPI and continuous improvement projects (Technology, Quality, Efficiency).

  • Identify and justify new business opportunities and capital investments.

  • Develop robust manufacturing process solutions, PFMEAs, control plans, and process flows.

  • Ensure project health is monitored and that People, Quality, Velocity and Cost targets are met.

  • Produce equipment specifications, manage installations, and support safe commissioning.

  • Mentor others on standardised workflows and best manufacturing practices.

  • Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to drive DFM and lean initiatives.

What You Can Demonstrate

  • Strong knowledge of modern manufacturing processes and technologies.

  • Proven experience in project management, planning, budgeting, and cross-functional delivery.

  • Understanding of manufacturing safety and regulatory requirements.

  • Expert judgement and proven capability in structured problem-solving.

  • Experience applying lean principles within a manufacturing environment.

Desirable

  • Experience with construction or heavy equipment assembly, test, or finishing processes.

  • Working knowledge of Siemens Teamcenter, 8D, 5Why, fishbone analysis, or Six Sigma.

  • Degree or equivalent industry experience.

This role offers excellent development opportunities across a diverse and inclusive team, with exposure to multiple functional areas and major manufacturing programmes.

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