Job Description

We are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business that delivers specialist solutions across the aerospace, power generation, rail, and oil & gas sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team on an initial 8-month contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly technical electro-mechanical manufacturing environment, supporting both existing production and new product introduction activities while driving Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the business.

The Role

Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering, you will provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support across production cells, helping improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and support the introduction of new products and manufacturing methods.

Key Responsibilities

Support production and manufacturing cells with day-to-day engineering activities

Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the site

Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including SOPs, routings, and visual work instructions

Implement Standard Work processes and Lean tools such as:

5S

Visual Management

7 Wastes

One-piece flow / balanced assembly lines

Improve manufacturing layouts and production flow

Support production data analysis and problem-solving activities

Lead improvement projects and CAPEX activities for new processes and product introduction

Support NPI activities from release through to production

Work with Engineering teams on product changes, obsolescence, and process improvements

Participate in FRACAS, MRB, concessions, and change note activities

Develop and implement PFMEAs, control plans, and process maps

Mentor production cell leaders on manufacturing best practices and process improvements

Requirements

5+ years' experience within a manufacturing engineering environment

Aerospace or highly regulated industry experience preferred

Strong background in electro-mechanical manufacturing

Previous experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI)

Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing methodologies

Experience creating and maintaining:

SOPs

Process maps

PFMEAs

Control plans

Strong understanding of problem-solving methodologies including:

5 Whys

Fishbone / Ishikawa

8D

Experience working with MRP systems and manufacturing routings

Strong technical problem-solving and project management capability

Contract Details

8 Month Contract

Outside IR35

Immediate Start Available

Based in Ashford, SurreyIf you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity within a fast-paced engineering environment, apply now or contact Freddie Southall at Mane Contract Services for more information.

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