Manufacturing Engineer
CV-LibraryNN4, Hardingstone, West NorthamptonshirepermanentPosted: 10 April 2026
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(No sponsorship available)
Northampton (NN4)
Up to £55,000 (negotiable)
Are you a degree-qualified Manufacturing Engineer who has led health & safety improvement projects within a manufacturing environment?
We are working with a well-established engineering manufacturer in Northampton that is continuing to strengthen its safety culture across site. They are looking to appoint a Manufacturing Engineer who can take ownership of H&S-focused engineering projects, improving safety through practical, process-driven solutions.
This is not a compliance-only role. It is about applying engineering expertise to design safer processes, reduce risk and drive real change on the shop floor.
The role will involve:
* Leading and delivering health & safety improvement projects across manufacturing operations
* Designing and implementing safer processes, layouts and equipment modifications
* Reviewing and improving risk assessments, COSHH assessments, RAMS and safe systems of work
* Supporting incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
* Working closely with EHS, production and engineering teams to embed best practice
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives with a strong focus on risk reduction and compliance
What we are looking for:
* Degree-qualified in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or similar)
* Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Demonstrable experience leading or supporting health & safety improvement projects
* Strong understanding of COSHH, risk assessments, safe systems of work and incident investigation
* Ability to influence across production, engineering and leadership teams
* A practical, hands-on approach to solving safety and process challenges
(No sponsorship available)
Northampton (NN4)
Up to £55,000 (negotiable)
Are you a degree-qualified Manufacturing Engineer who has led health & safety improvement projects within a manufacturing environment?
We are working with a well-established engineering manufacturer in Northampton that is continuing to strengthen its safety culture across site. They are looking to appoint a Manufacturing Engineer who can take ownership of H&S-focused engineering projects, improving safety through practical, process-driven solutions.
This is not a compliance-only role. It is about applying engineering expertise to design safer processes, reduce risk and drive real change on the shop floor.
The role will involve:
* Leading and delivering health & safety improvement projects across manufacturing operations
* Designing and implementing safer processes, layouts and equipment modifications
* Reviewing and improving risk assessments, COSHH assessments, RAMS and safe systems of work
* Supporting incident and near-miss investigations, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions
* Working closely with EHS, production and engineering teams to embed best practice
* Driving continuous improvement initiatives with a strong focus on risk reduction and compliance
What we are looking for:
* Degree-qualified in Engineering (Mechanical, Manufacturing or similar)
* Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a manufacturing or engineering environment
* Demonstrable experience leading or supporting health & safety improvement projects
* Strong understanding of COSHH, risk assessments, safe systems of work and incident investigation
* Ability to influence across production, engineering and leadership teams
* A practical, hands-on approach to solving safety and process challenges