Manufacturing Engineer 6268

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Stroud
Hours: Mon – Thurs 7.00am – 3.45pm, Fri 7.00am – 12.45pm
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum, 25 days holiday, 12% pension, 3x Salary Life assurance plus much more.

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvements, optimise production efficiency, and support continuous improvement across our CNC machine shop. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a forward-thinking engineering environment with a strong focus on lean principles, quality, and innovation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Optimise manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Lead improvement projects to increase OEE, recover productive hours, reduce NCRs, and minimise tooling costs.
• Evaluate and implement automated and manual systems to enhance manufacturing performance.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions to address production issues.
• Review and write SOPs to ensure safe and efficient machining practices.
• Introduce and apply lean manufacturing tools to eliminate waste and streamline workflows.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to resolve manufacturing issues and support new product introductions.
• Project manage the design, installation, and commissioning of new capital equipment.
• Analyse downtime, cycle times, and resource utilisation to drive performance improvements.
• Review layouts and workflows to maximise space and efficiency.
• Train shop floor teams in new and existing processes.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental regulations.
• Support maintenance, calibration, and repairs to ensure equipment reliability.
• Monitor process adherence and escalate concerns where necessary.
• Report performance insights and improvement recommendations to the management team.

Key Skills & Experience:

• Proven experience in a manufacturing or production engineering role, ideally within a CNC/machine shop environment.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement techniques.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and optimise machining processes.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to engineering challenges.
• Experience in project management and implementing CAPEX projects.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.
• HNC/HND or degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline

How to Apply

To be considered for this role, please email your CV to andrew.penrith@first-base.co.uk or call Andrew on 01453 755330.

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