Manufacturing Engineer

This isn't an opportunity to simply maintain an established production process.

It's an opportunity to help build one.

We are partnering with an exciting, entrepreneurial UK technology start-up developing an innovative, AI-enabled consumer product combining advanced mechanical, electrical and smart technology.

Backed by significant US investment, the business is moving from product development into production, international growth and scale.

We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer who wants to join early, take ownership and help create a production operation capable of scaling quickly without compromising quality.

The opportunity

You'll help turn the product from an engineering build into a repeatable, controlled and scalable manufacturing process.

You'll own the documentation, tooling, quality gates and production processes that allow every unit to be built, tested and shipped to the same high standard.

You'll work closely with engineering, assembly, quality and suppliers, with visibility from incoming components through to final dispatch.

What you'll own

Route cards, work instructions and staged assembly processes
Jigs, fixtures and tooling to make assembly repeatable
Incoming inspection and the non-conformance process
Corrective actions and root-cause resolution
The quality gate at final dispatch
Full product traceability from components through to shipment
Production processes that improve as volumes increase
Who we're looking for

You'll ideally have 5+ years' experience in manufacturing or quality engineering within a physical product environment.

You'll bring:

Experience developing manufacturing processes and standard work
Strong problem-solving and root-cause capability
Experience with MRP/ERP production scheduling and material flow — MRPeasy experience would be useful
Understanding of gas-circuit assembly, sealing and leak testing
Experience improving production quality, yield and throughput
A practical, hands-on approach to manufacturing engineering
An HNC, HND or degree in engineering/manufacturing, or equivalent practical experience, is preferred.

The qualifications and years above are a guide, not a gate. Exceptional candidates who can demonstrate the same level of ability will always be considered.

What you'll know

You'll ideally understand:

End-of-line electrical, gas pressure/leak, flame and ignition testing
Per-unit calibration and firmware-flashing stations
Using throughput, yield and scrap data to improve first-pass yield
Structured root-cause methods such as 5-Why and 8D
LEAN and standard-work principles in a hands-on assembly environment
Using AI tools to improve work instructions, analysis and production records
Experience with ISO 9001:2015, IPC-A-610, Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or product certification/type-test regimes such as CSA, UL or CE would be advantageous.

The person behind the experience

We're looking for someone who wants to join early and help build something.

You'll be comfortable in a fast-moving environment where processes are still being developed.

You'll take ownership, spot problems before they become bigger issues and use data and first-principles thinking to improve the way things are made.

You'll be practical, organised and comfortable working directly with people on the production floor.

Most importantly, you'll care about building a process that is safe, repeatable, efficient and capable of scaling
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed