Manufacturing Engineer
CV-LibrarySilverstone, Northamptonshire, East MidlandspermanentPosted: 30 March 2026
Apply NowManufacturing Engineer Role OverviewThis role supports manufacturing operations by shaping and improving production processes for both existing and new products. Working closely with operations, supply chain, and engineering, the position plays a key role in driving process efficiency, supporting product introductions, and delivering continuous improvement initiatives across the business.
This is an excellent time to join the organisation, with significant growth plans and long-term opportunities ahead.
Key Responsibilities for the Manufacturing Engineer:
Improve manufacturing performance by working with production teams and engineering to optimise process flow and reduce waste
Define and maintain manufacturing standards, including work instructions, routings, and visual performance controls
Lead and support continuous improvement and lean initiatives to reduce lead time, rework, and work in progress
Establish and track standard cycle times, identifying opportunities to reduce labour content and improve productivity
Lead improvement projects and capital investment activity supporting new processes and product introductions
Support factory layout changes and process reconfiguration in collaboration with facilities and maintenance
Provide manufacturing engineering input during new product introduction to ensure cost-effective, scalable process design
Support production teams with issue resolution to maintain delivery performance
Develop and implement process risk assessments and mitigation actions
Coach production leaders in improved assembly and test methods
Experience & Capability for the Manufacturing Engineer:
Experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a regulated or complex production environment
Proven involvement in new product or process introduction
Track record of delivering lean and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong problem-solving capability in electro-mechanical manufacturing
Experience managing improvement projects and capital investment
Background in aerospace, automotive, or a closely related industry
Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing at multiple levels
Confident communicator with the ability to lead small group discussions
Working knowledge of manufacturing planning or ERP systems
Understanding of process control and quality improvement techniques
This is an excellent time to join the organisation, with significant growth plans and long-term opportunities ahead.
Key Responsibilities for the Manufacturing Engineer:
Improve manufacturing performance by working with production teams and engineering to optimise process flow and reduce waste
Define and maintain manufacturing standards, including work instructions, routings, and visual performance controls
Lead and support continuous improvement and lean initiatives to reduce lead time, rework, and work in progress
Establish and track standard cycle times, identifying opportunities to reduce labour content and improve productivity
Lead improvement projects and capital investment activity supporting new processes and product introductions
Support factory layout changes and process reconfiguration in collaboration with facilities and maintenance
Provide manufacturing engineering input during new product introduction to ensure cost-effective, scalable process design
Support production teams with issue resolution to maintain delivery performance
Develop and implement process risk assessments and mitigation actions
Coach production leaders in improved assembly and test methods
Experience & Capability for the Manufacturing Engineer:
Experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a regulated or complex production environment
Proven involvement in new product or process introduction
Track record of delivering lean and continuous improvement initiatives
Strong problem-solving capability in electro-mechanical manufacturing
Experience managing improvement projects and capital investment
Background in aerospace, automotive, or a closely related industry
Comfortable working cross-functionally and influencing at multiple levels
Confident communicator with the ability to lead small group discussions
Working knowledge of manufacturing planning or ERP systems
Understanding of process control and quality improvement techniques