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Are you a Senior Manufacturing Engineer looking to make a real impact in a growing and innovation-led business? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with ambitious growth plans, where you’ll play a key role in shaping manufacturing processes and driving quality improvements.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll work closely with the Operations Manager to establish and develop a dedicated Manufacturing Engineering team. You’ll lead improvements to manufacturing processes, support daily production, and ensure that new products are designed for efficient manufacture. With strong visibility to senior management and the Board, your contribution will directly influence the company’s operational success.

The company is well-established, innovation-led, and offers a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be highly valued.

Main Responsibilities:

• Optimise low-volume electromechanical manufacturing processes to improve quality, cost, and efficiency
• Support daily production by troubleshooting build or quality issues
• Lead functional testing and process setup for new product introduction (NPI)
• Maintain process documentation, tooling, jigs, and fixtures; ensure equipment calibration
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and quality management systems
• Lead investigations into non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Mentor junior engineers and support production teams in adopting process improvements
• Contribute manufacturing input to new product launches

Skills/Experience:

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering (or related discipline)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role within low-volume, complex electromechanical manufacturing
• Proven experience as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer or mentoring engineers/production staff
• Skilled in 3D CAD for tooling and fixture design
• Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of machining, sheet metal fabrication, PCB assembly, injection moulding, and testing
• Familiar with ISO 9001, lean manufacturing principles, and root cause analysis
• Hands-on, technically confident problem solver with strong attention to detail

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working options
• Generous company pension
• Bonus scheme

If you’re motivated by process improvement and want to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, apply today for this Senior Manufacturing Engineer position and help shape the future of this expanding business.

Are you a Senior Manufacturing Engineer looking to make a real impact in a growing and innovation-led business? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking company with ambitious growth plans, where you’ll play a key role in shaping manufacturing processes and driving quality improvements.

As a Senior Manufacturing Engineer, you’ll work closely with the Operations Manager to establish and develop a dedicated Manufacturing Engineering team. You’ll lead improvements to manufacturing processes, support daily production, and ensure that new products are designed for efficient manufacture. With strong visibility to senior management and the Board, your contribution will directly influence the company’s operational success.

The company is well-established, innovation-led, and offers a supportive and collaborative environment where your expertise as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer will be highly valued.

Main Responsibilities:

• Optimise low-volume electromechanical manufacturing processes to improve quality, cost, and efficiency
• Support daily production by troubleshooting build or quality issues
• Lead functional testing and process setup for new product introduction (NPI)
• Maintain process documentation, tooling, jigs, and fixtures; ensure equipment calibration
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and quality management systems
• Lead investigations into non-conformances and implement corrective actions
• Mentor junior engineers and support production teams in adopting process improvements
• Contribute manufacturing input to new product launches

Skills/Experience:

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering (or related discipline)
• Minimum 3 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role within low-volume, complex electromechanical manufacturing
• Proven experience as a Senior Manufacturing Engineer or mentoring engineers/production staff
• Skilled in 3D CAD for tooling and fixture design
• Proficient with ERP systems and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong knowledge of machining, sheet metal fabrication, PCB assembly, injection moulding, and testing
• Familiar with ISO 9001, lean manufacturing principles, and root cause analysis
• Hands-on, technically confident problem solver with strong attention to detail

Benefits:

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Hybrid working options
• Generous company pension
• Bonus scheme

If you’re motivated by process improvement and want to be part of a collaborative and supportive team, apply today for this Senior Manufacturing Engineer position and help shape the future of this expanding business.

A leading manufacturer in the Coventry area has an impressive new opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a team of 4. This is a newly created role in the business to support them with the introduction of new products within the business. You will be working on some interesting projects and have the opportunity to work in many different departments, particularly within Manufacturing and Design. They are offering an attractive salary package circa to 40k to 45k, working a 39-hour contracted week and finishing earlier on Fridays.

Responsibilities:

• The Manufacturing Engineer will project manage the design of new Machinery, systems, equipment and processes for the introduction of new products or the improvement of existing ones, ensuring all documentation is relevant and up to date.
• Target inefficiencies quickly using problem solving techniques such as 5 whys, A3 and Root Cause Analysis.
• Support, cost estimate and document all engineering changes.
• Ensure non-conformances within production are identified, eliminated and controls are in place to prevent reoccurrences.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes are supported by the necessary training, documentation and Quality Controls.
• Understand the requirements of modern machinery ensuring compliance with current legislation and best practice.
• Demonstrate an understanding of current environmental legislation, and future trends.
• Clearly and efficiently communicate vital engineering updates and changes to all levels within the business.
• Carry out targeted improvement events through the use of data and Root Cause analysis.
• Review results gained from improvements to ensure objectives have been achieved.
• Prepare reports and documentation and communicate to team members, senior management team,
• Work closely with the production support teams, maintaining an advocacy of all policies and procedures underpinning the way we do business. Leading by example, you will be one of the supporting functions of all topics associated within the production support teams. Support and Lead projects, driving out waste, reducing downtime and improving OTIFEF delivery to customers.
• Work closely with the Engineering Development Manager, identifying and creating an ongoing road map for engineering to deliver on the company's business goals.

Requirements of the Manufacturing Engineer:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or alternatively a time served Manufacturing Engineer who's served an apprenticeship and worked within the Mechatronics field would equally be as desirable.
• CNC Programming is highly desirable
• Some experience of plastic processes would also be beneficial.
• All manufacturing industries considered.
• Design experience of Pneumatic controls, electrical controls and can create drawings
• Passionate about lean methodologies and have some training in Six Sigma Green belt Kaizen, 5S, Lean formal qualifications and training.

Salary and Benefits

• 40k to 45k
• 39 hour working week, with earlier finishes on Fridays
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme
• Life Cover X2
• Wellbeing Program
• Employee Assistance Program

Manufacturing Engineer

6-12 month contract (possible extension or even permanent)

Location is Cambridge/Huntingdon

Aerospace industry

Hourly rate is £28 per hour PAYE plus £.51 per hour holiday/ 8.52 per hour Umbrella (this can be explained in detail If needed)

Below is the job description but not all experience listed is required, experience will be considered against this, Aerospace or Medical background is desired but again not essential:

Responsibilities and requirements:

• Review product concepts and detailed design solutions and recommend production and manufacturing easements that will reduce cost, simplify the process and reduce lead-time.
• Perform Production Engineering drawing checks for new and revised parts.
• Generate standard processes to allow Operations to manufacture and assemble the product in the most efficient and cost-effective manner.
• Be able to perform or support root cause analyses related to product quality issues and support the implementation of corrective actions.
• Determine the preferred Condition of Supply (CoS) for parts/components
• Control own work within budget and schedule requirements.
• To comply with the Marshall BMS (Business Management System) and LCM (Lifecycle management) processes.
• Contribute to both PMP (Project Management Plan) and SEMP (Systems Engineering Management Plan), providing support for the production and manufacturing approach.
• Support bid teams with the creation of concept solutions, work breakdown structures and estimates for production and manufacturing.
• Identify the requirement for jigs and fixtures and support their development in alignment with the assembly approach via Statement of Work (SoW) generation.
• Be able to review processes and proposed process changes for validity against Process Failure Modes and Effects Analyses (PFMEA) applications.
• Communicate process changes to Operations.
• Review and assess new technology and develop manufacturing processes that reduce cost, improve quality or increase efficiency.
• Develop a continuous improvement culture by supporting the implementation of lean techniques.
• Advise on systems, facility layouts and capital equipment to enhance the product manufacturing and assembly process. Support new capital expenditure requirements, methods and commissioning as required.
• Ensure correct booking to costing/budget system.
• Contribute to own personal development plan.

Qualifications

• Excellent IT skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel along with a knowledge and interest in emerging technologies.
• Ability to interact with all levels of internal personnel and represent the department externally.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Dynamic and proactive attitude.
• Possess demonstrable experience of working in a similar role.
• Ideally possess a technical qualification appropriate to the role
• Experience of aerospace component manufacturing and assembly processes within an ISO9100 accredited production environment.

Reporting to the Value Stream Supervisor, this role is responsible for providing engineering support and expertise to Value Stream to optimise process capability, efficiency, and output. This includes the development, implementation, and continual improvement of manufacturing tools, processes, and systems in alignment with IATF 16949 standards. This role ensures that all activities are executed within agreed timelines while maintaining compliance with quality management requirements and driving best practices in process engineering.

Responsibilities include:

• Lead and sustain continuous improvement initiatives across all manufacturing activities within the Value Stream, utilising Kaizen events, SMED, Six Sigma, and Value Stream Mapping.
• Drive implementation of Lean practices to eliminate waste, improve efficiency, and optimize flow throughout the workplace.
• Develop, validate, and optimize manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with IATF 16949 requirements, focusing on robust process controls and defect prevention.
• Support DFMEA and Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA) for new products.
• Ensure all process and assembly equipment meets safety, quality, and capability standards, preventing hazards and ensuring ergonomic compliance.
• Specify, procure, and validate manufacturing equipment, tooling, and fixtures to meet production and quality requirements.
• Support adherence to IATF 16949 standards by ensuring robust process documentation, risk assessments, and control plans.
• Collaborate with Quality teams to maintain product conformity and drive corrective actions using structured problem-solving methodologies (DMAIC, 8D).
• Develop and improve Health & Safety practices for all processes, ensuring compliance with site policies and legal requirements.
• Lead cost reduction initiatives through process optimisation, value engineering, and capital expenditure recommendations.
• Provide accurate product costings and feasibility analyses to support business objectives.
• Work with cross-functional teams to support New Product Development by ensuring manufacturing processes are integrated from concept to launch.
• Prepare and submit reports detailing capital expenditure requirements, including justification and cost analysis.
• Establish and maintain process capability studies and monitor performance against control limits.
• Lead root cause analysis for process-related issues and implement permanent corrective actions.

The successful candidate will have at least 5 years’ relevant experience in a high-volume manufacturing environment supported by strong hands-on engineering skills and a passion for continuous improvement. They will possess excellent time management and prioritization skills in conjunction with excellent communication and influencing skills developed through the delivery of cross functional projects and the engagement of stakeholders. Applicants will be able to demonstrate initiative, drive and a strong desire to achieve results through the use of Lean tools and processes.

ABOUT US

Crane Building Services and Utilities (BS&U) is part of the Fluid Handling Division of Crane Co. founded in 1855, which is a global, multi-industry, New York Stock Exchange quoted company. We design, manufacture, package and market engineered flow control solutions for the HVAC and Utility sectors, with strong sales into key growth export markets.

The name Crane speaks of who we are, what we stand for and how our customers perceive us: A company with history and tradition, but also a company that is innovative, quality minded and one which acts with integrity and still holds to the resolution of its founder.

Crane Co. was founded on 4th July 1855 by Richard Teller Crane who made the following resolution:

"I am resolved to conduct my business in the strictest honesty and fairness; to avoid all deception and trickery; to deal fairly with both customers and competitors; to be liberal and just towards employees; and to put my whole mind upon the business."

The essence of this resolution is the business policy of Crane Co. today.

We believe that embracing inclusion and diversity is key to our success and as such we are seeking applications from candidates who will contribute their different backgrounds, cultures and experiences to our business.

Manufacturing Engineer

Ampthill, Bedfordshire

5 months

Great rate £ (Inside IR35)

Lockheed Martin (UK) Ampthill is a rapidly changing, dynamic part of the Lockheed Martin Corporation with both domestic and international customers.

It consists of business areas focusing on Platform Integration, Ground Based Air Defence, Special Projects and Weapons, which provide a variety of products and services to the Ministry of Defence and other customers.

We are looking for talented individuals to join the company, in return we offer an exciting and challenging career path and excellent work/life balance with a 4 day week (Mon-Thurs) and flexible working arrangements.

The role:

The Operations Engineering team provides engineering resources to support Operational performance and major product development projects; from design through to engineering build and production support, to end of life of product.

The team provides full product lifecycle support including prototype design & build, development and integration of the build documentation and supporting requirements of full production build.

This role will focus on involvement through the full product lifecycle, with the aim to reduce manufacturing costs and improve yield at all stages, which will directly impact our customers, whilst supporting the Programme in delivery of the milestones.

As part of the Operations Engineering Team, the Manufacturing Engineer is the recognised point of contact for all matters related to their area of expertise, providing engineering advice, problem solving and co-ordination of activities in support of current and future business.

You will drive a proactive approach to right first time quality to promote growth, will enhance the reputation of the business through exceptional quality standards and contribute towards a significant reduction in overall manufacturing costs.

What will I be doing?

• Develop manufacturing processes.
• Defining sequence of operations, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies.
• Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and disciplines.
• Identifying any new tooling & fixturing requirements.
• Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications.
• Creation of detailed process instructions.
• Creation of Manufacturing BOM’s / routings to aid ease of manufacture.
• Active involvement in the Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission Directed Work Team) meetings.
• Support and contribute the relevant section of the Technology Roadmap to identify improvements to current manufacturing processes and future requirements.
• Assist with the Technical requirements of the relevant section of the Capital plan from definition to acceptance.
• Supporting full rate production of a range of products aligned to the LMUK Ampthill Business requirements.
• Close liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering and other functions as necessary.
• Support with the business process reviews and generation / update of relevant documentation.

What are we looking for?

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with detailed Assembly Processing knowledge (Electro Mechanical, Bonding, etc)?

Are you passionate about driving innovation and excellence in manufacturing? If the answer to this is 'Yes', we want to hear from you!

Our Operations Engineering team is at the forefront of supporting operational performance and delivering major product development projects, from concept design to production and beyond.

We provide full lifecycle engineering support, including prototype development, integration of build documentation and production support until the end of product life.

This exciting opportunity is based from our Advanced Manufacturing Facility in Ampthill, Bedfordshire and benefits from a 4 Day Working Week (Mon – Thu).

Your Role in Shaping the Future:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a crucial role throughout the product lifecycle, focusing on reducing manufacturing lead times while maintaining quality requirements.

Your contributions will have a direct impact on customer satisfaction while ensuring the timely delivery of project milestones.

As the go-to expert in your field, you will provide engineering insights, solve complex challenges, and coordinate activities to support current and future business goals.

You’ll also be a key driver of our commitment to "right-first-time" quality standards, enhancing both operational efficiency and the company’s reputation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop manufacturing processes.
• Defining sequence of operations, procedures and production layouts for assemblies, equipment installation, processing and material handling taking into account flow and lean philosophies.
• Providing Basis of Estimates for engineering activities and shop floor operations across a range of technologies and disciplines.
• Identifying any new tooling & fixturing requirements.
• Experienced in the creation of Technical Requirement Specifications.
• Creation of detailed process instructions.
• Creation of Manufacturing BOM’s / routings to aid ease of manufacture.
• Active involvement in the Level 1 & 2 MDWT (Mission Directed Work Team) meetings.
• Support and contribute the relevant section of the Technology Roadmap to identify improvements to current manufacturing processes and future requirements.
• Assist with the Technical requirements of the relevant section of the Capital plan from definition to acceptance.
• Supporting full rate production of a range of products aligned to the LMUK Ampthill Business requirements.
• Close liaison of activities with Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering and other functions as necessary.
• Support with the business process reviews and generation / update of relevant documentation.

Why Join Us?

You’ll be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to pushing the boundaries of manufacturing innovation. As we continue to grow, your expertise will help shape the future of our products and ensure we consistently deliver the highest quality to our customers.

Skills required

• Detailed Assembly Processing knowledge (Electro Mechanical, Bonding, etc).
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma and quality improvement tools.
• Experience with CAD software for generating 2D technical drawings.
• Solid understanding of MRP systems and experience managing BOMs and routings in SAP (or similar ERP systems).
• Proven ability to drive cultural and process change, improving efficiency and quality.
• A collaborative mindset with a passion for continuous improvement.
• Composite processing knowledge would be beneficial.

Lockheed Martin is committed to upholding principles of equal opportunity, fostering a work environment that is aligned with our core values of integrity, respect, and exceptional performance.

We recognize the importance of leveraging the unique talents and experiences of all our employees to drive innovation, deliver superior solutions, and maximize value for our customers.

Our focus is on identifying the most qualified candidate for each role, regardless of their background. If you are interested in a position, we invite you to share how your skills and perspectives could bolster our team and encourage you to apply, even if you feel your qualifications do not fully meet all the job criteria outlined in our advertisement.

Furthermore, Lockheed Martin is dedicated to ensuring our recruitment process is inclusive for all individuals. We are prepared to accommodate reasonable adjustments for applicants as needed. If you require assistance or adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact or call