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Manufacturing Engineer
Bradley Stoke, South West
£37000 - £40000 Annually
Techniche Global Ltd
Posted 1 day ago
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Manufacturing Engineer
Filton, Bristol (on-site at customer facility)
Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
£37,000-£9,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience)
Benefits: Pension, Private Health Insurance, 25 Days' Holiday + Bank Holidays
We're supporting a global engineering services provider in appointing a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team permanently, working on-site at a major aerospace manufacturing facility in Filton.
About the Role
You'll be embedded within a small, specialised engineering support team, providing technical guidance to the production and machining teams. The focus is on manufacturing process improvement —not hands-on machining.
Key responsibilities :
What We're Looking For
The Offer
Filton, Bristol (on-site at customer facility)
Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
£37,000-£9,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience)
Benefits: Pension, Private Health Insurance, 25 Days' Holiday + Bank Holidays
We're supporting a global engineering services provider in appointing a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team permanently, working on-site at a major aerospace manufacturing facility in Filton.
About the Role
You'll be embedded within a small, specialised engineering support team, providing technical guidance to the production and machining teams. The focus is on manufacturing process improvement —not hands-on machining.
Key responsibilities :
- Analyse CNC machining processes to identify opportunities for cost, time, and quality improvements
- Support tooling selection, workholding, and process design
- Collaborate with on-site production teams to implement enhancements
- Provide technical advice on manufacturing methods and continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
- Background in Manufacturing Engineering or CNC machining
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, marine , or another high-precision manufacturing environment
- Comfortable operating in an advisory, engineering-led role rather than hands-on production
- Strong understanding of CNC processes and process optimisation
The Offer
- £37,000 39,000 per annum (flexible for the right candidate)
- Full-time, permanent position
- Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm (site-based)
- Benefits include pension , private health insurance , and 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
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Manufacturing Engineer
Bradley Stoke, South West
Techniche Global Ltd
Posted 1 day ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
Filton, Bristol (on-site at customer facility)
Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
£37,000-£9,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience)
Benefits: Pension, Private Health Insurance, 25 Days' Holiday + Bank Holidays
We're supporting a global engineering services provider in appointing a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team permanently, working on-site at a major aerospace manufacturing facility in Filton.
About the Role
You'll be embedded within a small, specialised engineering support team, providing technical guidance to the production and machining teams. The focus is on manufacturing process improvement —not hands-on machining.
Key responsibilities :
What We're Looking For
The Offer
Filton, Bristol (on-site at customer facility)
Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm
£37,000-£9,000 per annum (flexible depending on experience)
Benefits: Pension, Private Health Insurance, 25 Days' Holiday + Bank Holidays
We're supporting a global engineering services provider in appointing a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team permanently, working on-site at a major aerospace manufacturing facility in Filton.
About the Role
You'll be embedded within a small, specialised engineering support team, providing technical guidance to the production and machining teams. The focus is on manufacturing process improvement —not hands-on machining.
Key responsibilities :
- Analyse CNC machining processes to identify opportunities for cost, time, and quality improvements
- Support tooling selection, workholding, and process design
- Collaborate with on-site production teams to implement enhancements
- Provide technical advice on manufacturing methods and continuous improvement initiatives
What We're Looking For
- Background in Manufacturing Engineering or CNC machining
- Experience in aerospace, automotive, oil & gas, marine , or another high-precision manufacturing environment
- Comfortable operating in an advisory, engineering-led role rather than hands-on production
- Strong understanding of CNC processes and process optimisation
The Offer
- £37,000 39,000 per annum (flexible for the right candidate)
- Full-time, permanent position
- Monday to Friday, 8am-4pm (site-based)
- Benefits include pension , private health insurance , and 25 days' holiday + bank holidays
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Manufacturing Manager
Cardiff, Wales
Accelero
Posted today
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Job Description
Job title: Manufacturing Manager
Location: Cardiff, free parking onsite
Salary: £35,000 + bonus
Benefits: 19% pension, 33 days A/L, Half day every Friday, Private Health, Onsite Gym.
As the Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of seven engineers across areas such as new product introduction, process development, and industrial engineering. This is a highly managerial role focused on guiding, developing, and supporting your team while driving performance and operational excellence. The role requires close collaboration with other departments throughout the full product lifecycle — from concept and quotation, through to mass production and ongoing quality improvement.
The successful candidate will be an experienced people leader, with strong problem-solving skills and a focus on continuous improvement, quality, and customer satisfaction.
Key Responsibilities
- Provide strategic leadership and direction for a team of engineers.
- Mentor and develop team members, supporting both technical growth and professional development.
- Champion engineering quality, working closely with cross-functional partners to maintain and improve standards.
- Drive team performance through clear KPIs, focusing on quality, delivery, and cost efficiency.
- Implement and refine processes to ensure effective tracking and continuous improvement.
- Lead problem-solving initiatives and foster a culture of accountability and innovation.
Essential Criteria
- Qualified to HNC level (or equivalent) in an engineering or technical discipline.
- Proven experience in leading and developing a technical or engineering team.
- Strong understanding of product development processes and continuous improvement methodologies (Lean / Six Sigma preferred).
- Ability to interpret and work with engineering documentation.
- Excellent stakeholder management and cross-department collaboration skills.
- Demonstrated “lead by example” approach, with a positive and proactive mindset.
- Commitment to ongoing learning and development, both personally and for the team.
If interested in the role, please apply with your latest CV.
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Manufacturing Engineer
Cwmbrân, Wales
Safran
Posted 2 days ago
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Manufacturing Engineer
**Vacancy details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
**Reference**
**Position description**
**Domain**
Production
**Job field / Job profile**
Industrial engineering - Industrialization leader
**Job title**
Manufacturing Engineer
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.
The purpose you will have will be to have a good knowledge and understanding of the new product introduction process and be working at an advanced beginner/competent level.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process
and make improvement suggestions
Evaluate new product designs using 3D CAD model and mock-ups and log issues. Coordinate design for assembly/manufacture reviews and give feedback with improvement suggestions.
Ensure development mock-ups are built to schedule. Evaluate design, log issues and feedback to design engineers. Make improvement suggestions and validate solutions
Conduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and look for optimisation
opportunities. Work with the purchasing and design departments to drive required changes
Calculate production capacity requirements based on customers' demand and identify production tooling and space requirements.
Estimate build times and required number of stations for new production processes. Carry out line balancing of operations
Produce APQP & PPAP documentation - process flow, PFMEA, control plan, work
instructions, MSA & capability studies
Prepare and lead PFMEA reviews. Use the outcome to drive product and process
improvements
Perform validation and verification of product design to satisfy customers quality and performance expectations as stipulated by systems engineering requirements
Identify tooling and equipment requirements for new assembly processes and write specification documents that will be used as basis for supplier quotation. Work with suppliers to ensure requirements are met.
Support the programme team in the delivery of industrialisation milestones for key events such as PDR, CDR, Test builds, PTR and PPAP
Check accuracy of BOM against build requirements and communicate any discrepancies to the design team.
Participate in and contribute to route cause analysis sessions. Resolve assigned actions and feed back to team
Compile and update industrialisation timing plan for new programmes and feed into programme level timing plan. Communicate tasks on a critical path to programme team
Compile required information for programme and department gate reviews. Present information for department gate reviews and seek approval to progress to the next gate
Follow the engineering change request procedure as per company policy
Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers and ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times
Ensure compliance with the company's health and safety policy at all times
**But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)**
What We'll Offer
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
- Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
- Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
- Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
- Annual share save schemes.
- Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Candidate skills:
B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering OR HND gained through an apprenticeship
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment
Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
Interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software
Ability to interpret 2D drawings
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!
Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
- We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
- We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
- We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
- We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
**Position location**
**Job location**
Europe, UK, Wales
**City (-ies)**
Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
**Vacancy details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
**Reference**
**Position description**
**Domain**
Production
**Job field / Job profile**
Industrial engineering - Industrialization leader
**Job title**
Manufacturing Engineer
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.
The purpose you will have will be to have a good knowledge and understanding of the new product introduction process and be working at an advanced beginner/competent level.
Key Responsibilities will include:
Participate in design reviews throughout each phase of the new product introduction process
and make improvement suggestions
Evaluate new product designs using 3D CAD model and mock-ups and log issues. Coordinate design for assembly/manufacture reviews and give feedback with improvement suggestions.
Ensure development mock-ups are built to schedule. Evaluate design, log issues and feedback to design engineers. Make improvement suggestions and validate solutions
Conduct make vs buy analysis on new product designs and look for optimisation
opportunities. Work with the purchasing and design departments to drive required changes
Calculate production capacity requirements based on customers' demand and identify production tooling and space requirements.
Estimate build times and required number of stations for new production processes. Carry out line balancing of operations
Produce APQP & PPAP documentation - process flow, PFMEA, control plan, work
instructions, MSA & capability studies
Prepare and lead PFMEA reviews. Use the outcome to drive product and process
improvements
Perform validation and verification of product design to satisfy customers quality and performance expectations as stipulated by systems engineering requirements
Identify tooling and equipment requirements for new assembly processes and write specification documents that will be used as basis for supplier quotation. Work with suppliers to ensure requirements are met.
Support the programme team in the delivery of industrialisation milestones for key events such as PDR, CDR, Test builds, PTR and PPAP
Check accuracy of BOM against build requirements and communicate any discrepancies to the design team.
Participate in and contribute to route cause analysis sessions. Resolve assigned actions and feed back to team
Compile and update industrialisation timing plan for new programmes and feed into programme level timing plan. Communicate tasks on a critical path to programme team
Compile required information for programme and department gate reviews. Present information for department gate reviews and seek approval to progress to the next gate
Follow the engineering change request procedure as per company policy
Communicate effectively and professionally with customers and suppliers and ensure confidentiality of information is maintained at all times
Ensure compliance with the company's health and safety policy at all times
**But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)**
What We'll Offer
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
- Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
- Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
- Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
- Annual share save schemes.
- Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
Candidate skills:
B.Eng. in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Aerospace Engineering OR HND gained through an apprenticeship
Minimum of 2 years of experience in an aerospace or automotive manufacturing environment
Basic knowledge of design for manufacture and assembly principles
Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes
Interrogation of 3D CAD modelling software
Ability to interpret 2D drawings
No candidate will meet every single desired qualification. If your experience looks a little different from what we've identified and you think you can bring value to the role, we'd love to hear from you!
Our employees are at the heart of our success, as we work together for our sustainable future. There are four People Fundamentals that underpin life at Safran:
- We believe in and promote diversity and inclusion as key values across our business
- We develop our colleagues skills and build opportunities so you can shape our future
- We create a trustworthy work place to support you, as you dare to act and innovate
- We encourage collaboration and mutual support for you and your colleagues
**Position location**
**Job location**
Europe, UK, Wales
**City (-ies)**
Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
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Manufacturing Engineer
Cwmbrân, Wales
Safran
Posted 2 days ago
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Job Description
Manufacturing Engineer
**Vacancy details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
**Reference**
**Position description**
**Domain**
Production
**Job field / Job profile**
Industrial engineering - Assembly processes engineering
**Job title**
Manufacturing Engineer
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the development and introduction of new and updated products into production on time, to cost and to a high quality standard
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Provide Engineering Support to the Assembly lines
- Design new systems, equipment and processes for the introduction of new products or the improvement of existing ones
- Facilitate Problem solving activities
- Eliminating non-value adding activities
- Maintain Bill of Materials within the ERP system
- Review engineering drawings and process ECR's
- Manage operations Configuration tracker
- Support production readiness reviews
- Assist with ergonomic workshops
- Raising necessary documentation to incorporate change.
- Support Operations departments with Operator training and development
- Implement 5S and safety standards
- Keep up to date with current and developing trends in the manufacturing industry
- Undertake other reasonable duties, in line with business needs and objectives
**But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)**
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
- Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
- Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
- Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
- Annual share save schemes.
- Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
- HNC or higher qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
- Knowledge and application of lean manufacturing principles
- Experience of manipulating and viewing 3D CAD data to extract information
- Specification of tooling requirements
- Ability to interpret 2D drawings
- Good working knowledge of Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
- Excellent knowledge of design for assembly/manufacture methodology
- Computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS applications and MRP system
- Experience of working within company and regulatory processes, standards and specifications
- Problem solving - innovation
- Excellent fault finding and problem solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work under pressure with challenging timescales in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work with a minimal level of supervision and intervention
- Strong team player
- Confident, with the ability to work and liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Good oral and written communication skills including presentation skill
**Position location**
**Job location**
Europe, UK, Wales
**City (-ies)**
Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
**Candidate criteria**
**Additional Languages preferred**
English (Fluent)
**Vacancy details**
**General information**
**Entity**
Safran is an international high-technology group, operating in the aviation (propulsion, equipment and interiors), defense and space markets. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible. Safran has a global presence, with 100,000 employees and sales of 27.3 billion euros in 2024, and holds, alone or in partnership, world or regional leadership positions in its core markets.
Safran is in the 2nd place in the aerospace and defense industry in TIME magazine's "World's best companies 2024" ranking.
Safran Seats is one of the world's leading manufacturers of aircraft seats, for both crew and passengers. 1 million Safran Seats-manufactured aircraft seats are currently in service with air fleets around the world.
**Reference**
**Position description**
**Domain**
Production
**Job field / Job profile**
Industrial engineering - Assembly processes engineering
**Job title**
Manufacturing Engineer
**Employment type**
Permanent
**Professional category**
Professional, Engineer & Manager
**Part time / Full time**
Full-time
**Job description**
In the UK, Safran Seats specialises solely in the First Class and Business Class seating markets for wide body aircraft, with industrial and engineering teams in Cwmbran and Newport, Wales and Brackley, England.
The purpose of this role is to be responsible for the development and introduction of new and updated products into production on time, to cost and to a high quality standard
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Provide Engineering Support to the Assembly lines
- Design new systems, equipment and processes for the introduction of new products or the improvement of existing ones
- Facilitate Problem solving activities
- Eliminating non-value adding activities
- Maintain Bill of Materials within the ERP system
- Review engineering drawings and process ECR's
- Manage operations Configuration tracker
- Support production readiness reviews
- Assist with ergonomic workshops
- Raising necessary documentation to incorporate change.
- Support Operations departments with Operator training and development
- Implement 5S and safety standards
- Keep up to date with current and developing trends in the manufacturing industry
- Undertake other reasonable duties, in line with business needs and objectives
**But what else? (benefits, specificities, etc.)**
As a valued member of our team, these are just a few of the benefits you'll receive:
- 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
- Industry leading pension scheme with salary sacrifice employer contributions up to 10%.
- Private medical cover (to include Digital GP and rapid access Physio with no excess) with ability to upgrade level of benefit and cover family members.
- Access to salary sacrifice benefits scheme including cycle to work and Octopus EV Scheme
- 4 x Life Assurance
- Interactive benefits platform including wide range of discretionary benefits including technology, retail benefits, income protection.
- Enhanced family friendly policies and benefits (enhanced maternity and paternity leave) and employee assistance programme
- Annual share save schemes.
- Option for hybrid and flexible working arrangements
- Opportunities for career advancement and personal growth. Benefit from support through Safran University and our internal Training and Development Schools
This role is subject to pre-employment checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks, including but not limited to criminal record checks. While having unspent convictions may not necessarily prevent you from being employed, you are required to disclose any unspent convictions during the recruitment process. Only candidates who successfully pass these checks will be considered for employment.
**Candidate skills & requirements**
- HNC or higher qualification in a relevant engineering discipline
- Knowledge and application of lean manufacturing principles
- Experience of manipulating and viewing 3D CAD data to extract information
- Specification of tooling requirements
- Ability to interpret 2D drawings
- Good working knowledge of Failure mode and effects analysis (FMEA)
- Excellent knowledge of design for assembly/manufacture methodology
- Computer literate with a good working knowledge of MS applications and MRP system
- Experience of working within company and regulatory processes, standards and specifications
- Problem solving - innovation
- Excellent fault finding and problem solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset
- Ability to work under pressure with challenging timescales in a fast paced environment
- Ability to work with a minimal level of supervision and intervention
- Strong team player
- Confident, with the ability to work and liaise with a range of internal and external stakeholders.
- Good oral and written communication skills including presentation skill
**Position location**
**Job location**
Europe, UK, Wales
**City (-ies)**
Llantarnam Industrial Park NP44 3HQ Cwmbran
**Candidate criteria**
**Additional Languages preferred**
English (Fluent)
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Head of Manufacturing
Mid Glamorgan, Wales
£70000 Annually
Taylor Higson
Posted 3 days ago
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Job Description
Head of Manufacturing – Manufacturing & Production Leadership
Location: Bridgend, South Wales
Contract: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: £70K & Benefits
About the Opportunity
An established and growing UK manufacturer is seeking an experienced Head of Manufacturing to join its Senior Leadership Team (SLT) and take full ownership of the production and manufacturing functions across the business.
This is a key strategic and operational role responsible for ensuring manufacturing excellence, driving automation and efficiency, and delivering against ambitious business KPIs — including a 98% OTIF target. You’ll play a central part in shaping the company’s operational strategy, building a high-performing production culture, and enabling long-term sustainable growth.
If you’re a proven leader with a strong manufacturing background and a passion for operational improvement, this is an opportunity to make a real and lasting impact.
The Role
As Head of Manufacturing, you’ll lead all aspects of the manufacturing and production functions, including repack operations, ensuring consistent delivery of high-quality products and outstanding operational performance.
You will:
- Develop and execute the operations strategy to support delivery of company KPIs, efficiency targets, and cost goals.
- Drive productivity, automation, and quality improvement initiatives, embedding continuous improvement across all teams.
- Oversee daily production and repack operations, ensuring optimal performance, safety, and quality.
- Implement effective processes, systems, and tools to enhance efficiency, reduce costs, and mitigate risk.
- Manage resources and budgets, ensuring maximum output while maintaining cost control.
- Establish, monitor, and report on operations KPIs, using real-time metrics and data analysis to guide strategy and decision-making.
- Lead change management initiatives, driving innovation and embedding new systems and infrastructure.
- Build and lead a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement, encouraging innovation and learning at all levels.
- Ensure full HSE compliance and maintain a safe, well-organised working environment.
- Coach, mentor, and develop team members in line with the company’s People Strategy, focusing on growth and capability building.
- Collaborate closely with Supply Chain, Commercial, Sales, HR, and Support functions to align operational delivery with business goals.
About You
You’ll be a dynamic and results-oriented manufacturing leader who can balance hands-on operational management with strategic vision. You thrive in fast-paced environments and have a proven track record of improving performance, implementing automation, and developing strong, engaged teams.
Essential experience:
- At least 5 years’ senior leadership experience in a manufacturing or production operations environment.
- Proven success in developing and executing operational strategy with full budgetary accountability.
- Track record of automation and process improvements leading to higher quality, reduced lead times, and increased efficiency.
- Background in engineering, production machinery, or industrial operations.
- Experience of change management and implementing continuous improvement programmes.
- Strong analytical, data-driven approach to operational decision-making.
- Excellent leadership, communication, and team development skills.
- Customer-focused mindset with the ability to embed a customer-centric operations culture.
Desirable qualifications:
- Lean / Six Sigma (Green Belt) certification.
- IOSH or equivalent HSE qualification.
- Degree in Engineering or a related field.
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Advanced Manufacturing Engineer
CF10 1AA Cardiff, Wales
£50000 Annually
WhatJobs Direct
Posted 1 day ago
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Job Description
Our client, a leading innovator in advanced manufacturing, is seeking a highly skilled Advanced Manufacturing Engineer to join their state-of-the-art facility in **Cardiff, Wales, UK**. This role is essential for driving efficiency, quality, and technological advancement in their production processes. You will be involved in the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing systems, leveraging cutting-edge technologies to enhance production capabilities and product quality.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing processes and equipment.
- Optimize existing production lines for improved efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
- Implement and manage automation and robotic systems within the manufacturing environment.
- Conduct feasibility studies and pilot projects for new manufacturing technologies.
- Develop and maintain process documentation, including work instructions, BOMs, and flow charts.
- Collaborate with R&D, design, and quality teams to ensure seamless product introduction and improvement.
- Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, identify root causes, and implement corrective actions.
- Lead or participate in continuous improvement initiatives (e.g., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma).
- Evaluate and select new manufacturing technologies and equipment suppliers.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Train production staff on new processes and equipment.
- Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or a related field.
- Proven experience in advanced manufacturing environments, including automation, robotics, and process optimization.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing principles, including Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Experience with CAD/CAM software and simulation tools.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a team.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with specific manufacturing technologies relevant to the industry (e.g., CNC machining, additive manufacturing, injection molding) is a plus.
- Familiarity with quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001).
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Manufacturing Process Engineer
CF11 1AA Cardiff, Wales
£40000 Annually
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Our client, a leader in innovative manufacturing solutions, is seeking a highly skilled and dedicated Manufacturing Process Engineer to join their fully remote team. This role is pivotal in optimizing and streamlining production processes across various manufacturing lines, ensuring efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness. You will be responsible for analysing existing manufacturing workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and implementing improvements through the application of lean manufacturing principles and advanced engineering techniques. The ideal candidate will possess a strong understanding of production methodologies, statistical process control, and problem-solving strategies. This position is perfect for an engineer who thrives in a remote environment, is adept at using digital collaboration tools, and is passionate about driving operational excellence in manufacturing. You will work with cross-functional teams, including production, quality control, and R&D, to implement process changes and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities:
Qualifications:
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse current manufacturing processes to identify areas for improvement in efficiency, quality, and cost reduction.
- Develop, implement, and document new manufacturing processes and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Utilize lean manufacturing tools and methodologies (e.g., 5S, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping) to enhance productivity.
- Design and optimize workflows, material handling, and equipment utilization.
- Troubleshoot production issues and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime and defects.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to ensure product quality meets established standards.
- Work with R&D and engineering teams to facilitate the introduction of new products and technologies into the manufacturing environment.
- Conduct time studies and process simulations to validate proposed changes.
- Develop and deliver training on new processes and procedures for production staff.
- Maintain accurate records of process performance and implement data-driven improvement strategies.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Stay current with industry trends and advancements in manufacturing technology.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
- Proven experience as a Manufacturing Process Engineer or in a similar role.
- Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
- Proficiency in process analysis tools and techniques, including statistical process control (SPC).
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and specifications.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively in a remote setting.
- Proficiency in relevant software, such as CAD (e.g., AutoCAD, SolidWorks) and process simulation tools.
- Experience in process documentation and developing SOPs.
- Self-motivated and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
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Automotive Manufacturing Engineer
CF10 1DH Cardiff, Wales
£40000 Annually
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Posted 3 days ago
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A dynamic automotive manufacturing company is seeking a proactive Automotive Manufacturing Engineer to contribute to their operations in Cardiff, Wales, UK . This role is vital for optimizing production processes, improving efficiency, and ensuring the highest quality standards are met. You will be responsible for analysing current manufacturing methods, identifying areas for improvement, and implementing solutions to enhance productivity and reduce costs. Key duties include developing and refining manufacturing procedures, designing and validating production tooling and fixtures, troubleshooting production issues, and working with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions. You will also be involved in process control, quality assurance, and the implementation of lean manufacturing principles. Experience with CAD software for tooling design and a solid understanding of manufacturing principles within the automotive industry are essential. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline, with a proven track record in a manufacturing engineering role, preferably within the automotive sector. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, excellent communication abilities, and the capacity to work effectively under pressure are paramount. If you are a dedicated engineer passionate about driving manufacturing excellence in the automotive industry in Cardiff , we look forward to your application.
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Senior Manufacturing Engineer
CF10 1BS Cardiff, Wales
£45000 Annually
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A premier manufacturing firm based in Cardiff, Wales, UK is seeking an experienced Senior Manufacturing Engineer to spearhead their production operations. This role is crucial for driving efficiency, quality, and innovation within the manufacturing department. You will be instrumental in optimising production processes, implementing new technologies, and ensuring the smooth running of all manufacturing activities. The ideal candidate will possess a deep understanding of lean manufacturing principles and a proven ability to lead cross-functional teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Analyse and improve manufacturing processes to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and minimise costs.
- Implement and oversee lean manufacturing initiatives such as 5S, Kaizen, and Six Sigma.
- Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for all manufacturing operations.
- Lead root cause analysis for production issues and implement sustainable corrective actions.
- Collaborate with the engineering and quality departments to introduce new products and improve existing ones.
- Manage equipment maintenance schedules and ensure optimal machine uptime.
- Train and mentor junior manufacturing personnel.
- Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
- Track key performance indicators (KPIs) for the manufacturing department and report on progress.
- Contribute to the capital expenditure planning and justification for new equipment.
- Drive continuous improvement projects across the manufacturing floor.
- Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
- A minimum of 7 years of experience in a manufacturing engineering role, with at least 3 years in a senior or lead capacity.
- Demonstrated experience with lean manufacturing methodologies and tools.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing equipment, processes, and automation.
- Proficiency in problem-solving techniques and data analysis.
- Excellent project management and organisational skills.
- Strong leadership and team-building capabilities.
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
- Experience with CAD software is a plus.
- Commitment to quality, safety, and efficiency.
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