Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to work on a permanent basis near Ashton Under Lyne.

Salary is c£50,000 per annum plus 25 days’ holiday and bank holidays, pension, company bonus etc.

About the Manufacturing Engineer role:

The position will involve working closely with Production, Quality and NC Programming to ensure projects are planned effectively, manufactured to the required specification and delivered on time.

The Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating the manufacturing process for individual components and assemblies across customer projects.

Key responsibilities for the Manufacturing Engineer:

• Planning manufacturing sequences and processes for individual parts and assemblies.
• Developing effective and efficient manufacturing routes to meet customer requirements.
• Liaising with NC Programming to ensure the most appropriate manufacturing methods and processes are used.
• Working closely with Production and Quality to ensure customer specifications and requirements are fully understood and achieved.
• Monitoring project progress and providing updates to customers where required.
• Identifying and resolving manufacturing issues throughout the project lifecycle.
• Supporting the business with continuous improvement and best practice manufacturing methods.
• Ensuring projects remain on schedule and any potential issues are identified and addressed promptly.
• Working across multiple departments to ensure a smooth transition from planning through to manufacture.

About the Manufacturing Engineer:

The successful candidate will ideally have:

• Previous experience within a Manufacturing Engineering or Manufacturing Planning environment.
• Experience planning manufacturing processes, routes or sequences.
• A good understanding of engineering/manufacturing processes.
• Experience working closely with Production, Quality and CNC/NC Programming teams.
• The ability to interpret engineering requirements and translate them into practical manufacturing solutions.
• Strong problem-solving and organisational skills.
• Good communication skills, with the confidence to liaise with both internal teams and customers.
• A proactive approach and the ability to manage multiple projects or priorities.