Manufacturing Engineer
CV-LibraryAbingdon, OxfordshirepermanentPosted: 6 November 2026
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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.
Code: INDENM
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business
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.
Code: INDENM
If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.
Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.
Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.
For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business