Manufacturing / Process Engineer

Abingdon £52,000 - £62,000 + Bonus + 15% Pension + Private Healthcare

Benefits

• £52,000 - £62,000 Salary
• Bonus Scheme
• 15% Pension Contribution
• Private Healthcare
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance
• Income Protection
• Enhanced Sick Pay
• Ongoing Career Development

Manufacturing / Process Engineer | Advanced Engineering Environment

We are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation in the search for a Manufacturing / Process Engineer to join a growing team supporting complex, high-value programmes within a highly regulated environment.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys driving process improvement, supporting new product introduction and implementing robust manufacturing solutions from concept through to production.

Working closely with engineering, quality, operations and project teams, you will play a key role in improving manufacturing capability, reducing waste and ensuring products are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.

The Role

As a Manufacturing / Process Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes, supporting production readiness and driving continuous improvement across the operation.

You will work on both existing and new products, ensuring manufacturing methods, tooling, documentation and process controls are robust, efficient and capable of meeting customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes across production operations
• Support NPI projects from concept through to full production release
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation, SOPs and work instructions
• Lead process validation and manufacturing readiness activities
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Conduct root cause investigations and implement corrective actions
• Analyse production data and KPIs to drive operational improvements
• Support equipment, tooling and fixture improvement projects
• Work closely with quality, engineering and production teams to achieve programme objectives
• Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the site

About You

We are interested in speaking with candidates from manufacturing, production, process or industrial engineering backgrounds.

Requirements

• Experience within a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer, Production Engineer or similar role
• Strong background in manufacturing process improvement
• Experience supporting NPI and production launches
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or Continuous Improvement methodologies
• Experience with process validation, SOP creation and process documentation
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience within aerospace, nuclear, automotive, medical device or other advanced manufacturing environments would be advantageous
• Full right to work in the UK without restrictions

What's on Offer?

• Opportunity to influence manufacturing strategy and process performance
• Work on technically challenging engineering programmes
• Significant project ownership and stakeholder exposure
• Excellent career progression opportunities
• Strong benefits package including bonus, healthcare and market-leading pension contribution

For a confidential discussion or to apply, please contact Jackson Leonard today.

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