Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Near Stevenage
Salary: Up to 55k + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time (On-site)
Company: Global Engineering & Manufacturing Leader

About the Manufacutring Engineer Role
Join a world-class manufacturing environment as a Manufacturing Engineer, driving operational excellence and eliminating inefficiencies across production processes.

Responsibilities of Manufacturing Engineer

• Lead Continuous Improvement projects using Lean tools: Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D, Value Stream Mapping
• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to meet quality standards
• Implement robust process controls and error-proofing solutions
• Support new product development from concept to launch
• Specify and validate equipment, tooling, and fixtures
• Drive cost reduction through process optimisation and value engineering
• Prepare CapEx reports with justification and cost analysis
• Contribute to capital investment planning and execution

Requirements for the Manufacturing Engineer Role

• HND/Degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial preferred)
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing (automotive or similar)
• Practical exposure to Lean methodologies and problem-solving tools
• Knowledge of automated assembly systems, tooling and test equipment
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings
• Six Sigma Green/Black Belt advantageous
• Experience with CapEx projects beneficial

About You
Adaptable, disciplined and ambitious with excellent communication skills. A strategic thinker who thrives under pressure with a positive, can-do attitude.

Benefits
Up to 55,000 + Annual Bonus + Pension + Life Cover + 25 days holiday + Additional Holiday Scheme + Flexible Working Hours.

Commutable from: Luton, Bedford, St Neots, Biggleswade, Hitchin, Milton Keynes, Cambridge, St Albans, Hemel Hempstead, Royston, Stevenage, Letchworth Garden City.

Apply now to join a global leader in engineering and manufacturing and play a key role in shaping operational excellence.

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Progressive Recruitment, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy Registered office 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom Partnership Number OC(phone number removed) England and Wales