Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Skelmersdale
Salary: £45000 - £60,000
Permanent

Are you passionate about engineering and ready to drive innovation in a dynamic manufacturing environment? We are looking for talented individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission of continuous improvement and excellence in manufacturing. If you are a forward-thinking professional with a commitment to safety, quality, and innovation, we invite you to explore the exciting opportunities we have to offer!

Responsibilities:
Provide comprehensive support to production processes, aiding in the development, testing, and introduction of new products.
Develop and implement significant improvements in department-wide processes, procedures, and systems.
Enhance the overall reliability and performance of plant personnel, production equipment, and processes.
Conduct feasibility studies for new technical innovations, including testing installations and systems, and analyzing data.
Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment and processes.
Ensure the delivery of finished products meets cost, quality, and production schedule requirements.
Implement standard operating procedures across all areas of responsibility.
Prioritize Health and Safety, actively adhering to and promoting guidelines.
Communicate, liaise, and negotiate both internally and externally to develop profitable business and sustainable relationships.
Develop strong relationships with plant management functions and key business stakeholders.

Required Skills and Qualifications:
Bachelor’s, Master’s, or Apprenticeship degree in an Engineering discipline from an accredited institution.
Significant hands-on experience in both manual and automated assembly manufacturing environments.
Experience with lean manufacturing techniques and Six Sigma.
Proven track record of process capability and OEE improvement in manual and automated assembly processes.
Experience in project management.
Strong problem-solving skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Versatile self-starter capable of working independently.

Preferred Qualifications:
Familiarity with line balancing and practical knowledge of Lean/Six Sigma methodologies.
Six Sigma/Lean experience, preferably Green Belt or higher.
Additional project management experience.

Location: Skelmersdale
Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, standard working hours

If you are a dynamic Manufacturing Engineer ready to make an impact, we invite you to apply and join our innovative team in Skelmersdale.