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Manufacturing Engineer

Salary: 38,000 - 45,000 per annum
Location: Whitstable, Kent

About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our Manufacturing Engineering team in Whitstable.

This is a hands-on, customer-facing role where you will play a key part in product validation, production issue resolution, and driving continuous improvement across processes and quality systems.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be expected to contribute technical expertise to product and process design, support supplier and customer quality initiatives, and lead improvements in line with AS9100 and ISO 9001 standards.

Key Responsibilities:

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  Lead product inspections, build validations, and complete/approve FAIR documentation.
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  Investigate quality and production issues, identifying corrective actions and trends.
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  Interface directly with customers and suppliers to resolve quality concerns.
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  Support and contribute to audits (ISO 9001 / AS9100).
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  Drive improvements in product and process design, including risk analyses (DFMEA, PFMEA).
• 
  Provide technical input into new product introduction and engineering change activities.

What We're Looking For:

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  HNC / A Level or higher in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related discipline.
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  1-2 years'+ experience in an engineering or manufacturing role.
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  Strong understanding of technical drawings, specifications, and standards.
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  Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001 / AS9100).
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  Good problem-solving skills, ideally with exposure to 8D, 5 Whys, and similar tools.

Desirable:

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  Experience in electronics, cable/harness assembly, or connector manufacturing.
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  Familiarity with APQP tools (FMEAs, PFDs, Control Plans).
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  Competence with CAD and ERP/PDM systems.
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  Customer-facing experience in a quality or engineering role.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious engineer to join a well-established and innovative company, where you'll be empowered to make a real impact and grow your career.

**Career Area:**
Operations
**Job Description:**
**Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.**
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
**Job Title:** Manufacturing Project Support Technician - 12 Months Fix term contract
**Salary:** £15.07 to £18.87 (Depending on Experience)
**Location:** Shrewsbury
**Benefits:**
+ 25 days annual leave,
+ Up to 6% Bonus
+ Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employee's contribution Up to 10%
+ Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employee's contribution.
+ Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans, EV car lease, holiday purchase.
**What will Caterpillar do for you?**
From day one, you're set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance, and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company.
You power our success, and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it's important to do work that matters.
**Job Opportunity:**
Due to the introduction of new products and increases in demand, the Manufacturing Engineering team are seeking three project support technicians to support with several NPI and continuous improvement projects on a 12-month (min) secondment basis.
Working with the Manufacturing Engineers and project team members, the project support technician will play a key role with the implementation of new processes across site introducing new layouts, machinery, tooling and documentation.
This is an excellent opportunity for personal development, enhancing and learning new skills while being a key contributor in the future state of the facility.
**Job Responsibilities and Duties:**
· Support new process standard work introduction.
· Provide new tooling support to the lines: assembly, machining or test.
· Implement and utilise Caterpillar CPS principles of 5s, waste elimination, standard work and lean manufacturing to setup new work areas.
· Benching marking of existing processes conducting time and motion studies.
· Utilise computer systems such as MS Office, MS Visio and MS Project to documentation and analyse data.
· Contribute to weekly team meetings, using past experiences and product knowledge to make key contributions.
**Skills and Experience:**
**Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:**
· Knowledge of machining, assembly, test, logistics or support processes at Caterpillar Shrewsbury.
· Familiar with Caterpillar continuous improvement principles.
· Demonstrate planning, organising skills, adaptability, and flexibility.
· Team player resilience with customer focus efforts.
· Ability to multitask and prioritise work.
· Excellent computer skills
· Familiarity with Standard work
· Adaptability and ability to work on own initiative.
**Candidates may have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:**
· Lean manufacturing experience.
· Familiarity of production and manufacturing routings
· ERP (QAD) experience
· Experience of new product introduction
· Project management experience
NB. The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore please demonstrate your qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
**This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information, including, but not limited to, U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et. seq.; the Export Administration Regulation, 15 C.F.R. 730-774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations, 31 C.F.R. 500-598, and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively, "Export Control and Protection of Information Laws"), and you may be subjected to additional security screening / checking**
**Posting Dates:**
September 5, 2025 - September 20, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
li>Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

What does the role look like?

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to take on a key leadership role within our Wolverhampton site. You’ll lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers—covering system engineers and module support engineers—supporting production areas and delivering high-impact project work packages. As a skilled people manager, you’ll be responsible for driving performance, supporting technical excellence, and leading improvement initiatives across manufacturing systems, technology, and processes.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Lead nd coordinate a team of technical contributors to deliver against business and engineering objectives.
• Set policy deployment goals and ensure alignment across your team to drive strategic outcomes.
• Develop and manage annual engineering plans, ensuring successful delivery of agreed objectives and KPIs.
• Represent the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) function at Tier process reviews and business project reviews.
• Oversee the commissioning and quality assurance of work packages related to production and system improvement.
• Drive best practice across manufacturing areas, establishing and upholding high standards.
• Coach, manage, and review performance of engineering staff, including supporting recruitment, training, progression, and succession planning.
• Lead multi-functional teams to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
• Manage risks and issues related to achieving engineering and business goals.
• Support the Head of Manufacturing Engineering in building a best-in-class ME function.
• Ensure accurate documentation and system transactions in line with customer and financial requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders on engineering and project performance.

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

• Experience of aerospace manufacturing, assembly, or test.
• Project management experience.
• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Production Engineering.

Desirable skills :  

li>Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Management.
• Understanding of manufacturing concepts and processes.
• Project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP).
• Experience leading and developing technical teams.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

About us:

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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

You'll be working with new and existing skilled shop floor assembly, fabrication and machining technicians to enhance their skills in modern manufacturing techniques

Defining, designing and delivery of off and on the job training will be your core activity in areas such as manual machining, CNC machining, sheet metal fabrication, brazing, welding, riveting, instrument assembly and safe use of hand and power tools

Your background should include training apprentices and skilled engineers in workshop practices at an engineering manufacturer or training facility

A formal apprenticeship background combined with a Train The Trainer or teaching qualification will be ideal but essential

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Engineering Manager – Scunthorpe – Circa £52,000 plus quarterly bonus (earn up to £8,000 per annum)

We are working with a leading manufacturer in Scunthorpe who are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering excellent career prospects and strong employee benefits.

Hours of work
Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 14:30

The role
As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of 8 engineers, ensuring maintenance and engineering operations run smoothly and efficiently. This is a hands-on management role where you will be expected to balance planning, team leadership, and technical oversight. While based primarily at the Scunthorpe facility, the role will also involve travel to additional sites as required.

Engineering Manager - Key responsibilities

• Managing and developing a team of engineers, providing training and support where required

• Planning workloads and prioritising tasks to minimise disruption to production

• Ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance is completed to a high standard

• Monitoring budgets and controlling departmental costs

• Coordinating with suppliers to ensure materials and parts are sourced efficiently

• Driving continuous improvement, reducing downtime and wastage wherever possible

• Overseeing long-term projects and scheduled shutdown works

• Supporting engineering requirements across multiple sites when needed

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety procedures

About you

• Proven experience in an engineering management role within a manufacturing environment

• Strong mechanical or electrical background with knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and building services

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team

• Competent in Microsoft Office and familiar with planned and reactive maintenance systems

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to make effective decisions under pressure

As Engineering Manager - What’s on offer

• Basic salary circa £5 000 per annum

• Quarterly bonus scheme with potential to earn up to 8,000 per annum

• Staff discounts

• Pension scheme

• Subsidised canteen

• On-site gym

• Free parking

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to join a progressive manufacturer offering strong rewards, career stability, and the chance to contribute across multiple sites.

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Title: Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: North Yorkshire

Salary: 50,000- 58,000

Benefits:

• 24 days holiday, plus bank holidays (holiday entitlement increases with service)
• A holiday purchase/selling scheme
• Birthday off
• Pension scheme
• Profit share scheme
• Healthcare Cash Plan scheme
• Learning and Development Opportunities
• Life insurance scheme
• Enhanced sick pay scheme

The Company:

As Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will be a key member of the Operations Management Team. Leading and developing a talented group of engineers and technicians, you will drive technical capability, process improvement, and innovation across both new product introduction and legacy product support.This is a fantastic opportunity for a proactive, forward-thinking leader with a passion for coaching and developing high-performing teams. We are a growing and ambitious organisation supplying cutting-edge technology to the defense sector. With an innovative product range and a strong focus on technical excellence, we are on an exciting growth journey. Backed by a visionary leadership team, we foster a culture of collaboration, innovation, and continuous improvement. Our people are at the heart of what we do. We invest in training, development, and progression opportunities, empowering individuals to thrive in their careers while making a real impact in an industry that is constantly evolving. If you are a senior engineer who can demonstrate coaching/ mentoring, we also want to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop a team of Manufacturing Engineers and Technicians to deliver engineering excellence.

• Drive best practice in manufacturing engineering across legacy and new product introduction projects.

• Champion Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and ensure smooth NPI handovers.

• Provide technical expertise to resolve manufacturing challenges and support business development bids.

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety, industry standards, and customer requirements.

• Manage departmental budgets, identify new technologies, and implement improvement initiatives.

• Develop and maintain KPIs to proactively drive performance and results.

Skills and Experience Required

• Able to demonstrate leadership and work with engineers and technicians.
• Experience within manufacturing, defense or aerospace is very desirable.
• Experience in New Product Introduction and APQP.

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking, expanding organisation at an exciting time of growth.

• Lead and shape a talented team, making a direct impact on performance and innovation.

• Work in a supportive, collaborative culture that values people and ideas.

• Opportunities for personal and professional development as the company grows.

• Be part of a business supplying technology into critical and innovative markets.

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead and develop a team of engineers and technicians to support both the existing product line and new product introductions, as well as broader business needs as required.

Responsibilities

- Lead and develop a high performing technical team, building technical capabilities while supporting career progression and innovative company projects.

-Provide technical expertise and Manufacturing Engineering best practices to resolve manufacturing challenges and deliver training to the manufacturing team.

- Deliver Design for Manufacturing (DFM) and manufacturing best practice throughout NPI processes, with overview of project deadlines, costs and quality.

- Provide techincal expertise for bids, estimates, and proposals as required.

-Ensure compliance with Health & Safety regulations, industry standards, and manufacturing process procedures/special processes mandated by key customers.

-Own and manage departmental budgets, identifying and implementing new equipment and technologies in line with business strategy.

-Support servicing, factory acceptance testing and customer commissioning across the business.

Requirements

- Qualified by experience or degree, minimum HNC Electrical, Mechanical, Multi-skilled, or Manufactruing Engineering.

- Understanding of ERP systems and supplier development.

- Proven people management or leadership experience.

- Background in electronic/electro-mechanical roles, ideally in regulated industries (defence, aerospace, medical device, scientific instrumentation).

Desirable

- Lean Manufacturing quaification.

- Chartership, or working towards.

- CAD usage.

- APQP/PPAP

What do we offer?

• Competitive salary
li>Company performance bonus scheme
• Pension scheme - up to 10% employer contribution
• Private medical insurance
• Comprehensive health cash plan
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Flexible benefits programme (buy & sell holiday allowance, discounted gym memberships, Maternity/ adoption leave- up to 52 weeks, first 26 weeks at full pay, subsequent 26 at 50% (basic pay) and Paternity/Non-Pregnant Parent/ Co-adopter leave 4 weeks full pay)
• Structured training & opportunities to progress

What does the role look like?

We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Lead to take on a key leadership role within our Wolverhampton site. You’ll lead a team of Manufacturing Engineers—covering system engineers and module support engineers—supporting production areas and delivering high-impact project work packages. As a skilled people manager, you’ll be responsible for driving performance, supporting technical excellence, and leading improvement initiatives across manufacturing systems, technology, and processes.

What will your day-to-day responsibilities look like?

• Lead nd coordinate a team of technical contributors to deliver against business and engineering objectives.
• Set policy deployment goals and ensure alignment across your team to drive strategic outcomes.
• Develop and manage annual engineering plans, ensuring successful delivery of agreed objectives and KPIs.
• Represent the Manufacturing Engineering (ME) function at Tier process reviews and business project reviews.
• Oversee the commissioning and quality assurance of work packages related to production and system improvement.
• Drive best practice across manufacturing areas, establishing and upholding high standards.
• Coach, manage, and review performance of engineering staff, including supporting recruitment, training, progression, and succession planning.
• Lead multi-functional teams to resolve complex manufacturing issues.
• Manage risks and issues related to achieving engineering and business goals.
• Support the Head of Manufacturing Engineering in building a best-in-class ME function.
• Ensure accurate documentation and system transactions in line with customer and financial requirements.
• Provide regular progress updates to senior stakeholders on engineering and project performance.

What will you bring to the role?

Essential skills:

• Experience of aerospace manufacturing, assembly, or test.
• Project management experience.
• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical or Production Engineering.

Desirable skills :  

li>Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or Business Management.
• Understanding of manufacturing concepts and processes.
• Project management qualifications (e.g., PRINCE2, APMP).
• Experience leading and developing technical teams.
• Knowledge of Lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.).

About us:

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 Electronics & Defense offers its customers onboard intelligence solutions allowing them to understand the environment, reduce mental load and guarantee a trajectory, even in critical situations, in all environments: on land, at sea, in the sky or space. The company harnesses the expertise of its 13,000 employees towards these three functions: observe, decide and guide, for the civil and military markets.

Engineering Manager – Scunthorpe – Circa £52,000 plus quarterly bonus (earn up to £8,000 per annum)

We are working with a leading manufacturer in Scunthorpe who are seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to join their team. This is a full-time, permanent position offering excellent career prospects and strong employee benefits.

Hours of work
Monday to Friday, 06:00 to 14:30

The role
As Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for leading a team of 8 engineers, ensuring maintenance and engineering operations run smoothly and efficiently. This is a hands-on management role where you will be expected to balance planning, team leadership, and technical oversight. While based primarily at the Scunthorpe facility, the role will also involve travel to additional sites as required.

Engineering Manager - Key responsibilities

• Managing and developing a team of engineers, providing training and support where required

• Planning workloads and prioritising tasks to minimise disruption to production

• Ensuring all planned and reactive maintenance is completed to a high standard

• Monitoring budgets and controlling departmental costs

• Coordinating with suppliers to ensure materials and parts are sourced efficiently

• Driving continuous improvement, reducing downtime and wastage wherever possible

• Overseeing long-term projects and scheduled shutdown works

• Supporting engineering requirements across multiple sites when needed

• Ensuring compliance with all relevant health and safety procedures

About you

• Proven experience in an engineering management role within a manufacturing environment

• Strong mechanical or electrical background with knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors and building services

• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team

• Competent in Microsoft Office and familiar with planned and reactive maintenance systems

• Strong organisational skills with the ability to make effective decisions under pressure

As Engineering Manager - What’s on offer

• Basic salary circa £5 000 per annum

• Quarterly bonus scheme with potential to earn up to 8,000 per annum

• Staff discounts

• Pension scheme

• Subsidised canteen

• On-site gym

• Free parking

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manager to join a progressive manufacturer offering strong rewards, career stability, and the chance to contribute across multiple sites.

At Venatu Recruitment Group, your right to privacy is important to us. By applying for this job, your information will be entered into our recruitment system. This will enable you to register for job alerts, apply for jobs and for us to help you find your next role. To read our full privacy policy please visit our website.

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