Manufacturing Engineer – Manufacturing

Location: Southampton

Salary: £45,000 per annum

We’re working with a well-established manufacturing company who are looking to recruit an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on, process-driven individual to play a key role in improving production efficiency, product quality, and manufacturing capability.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes to improve productivity, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) from concept through to production.
• Identify and implement process improvements, tooling solutions, and layout changes.
• Work closely with design, quality, and production teams to resolve technical and production issues.
• Create and maintain process documentation, standard operating procedures, and work instructions.
• Lead or support continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Provide technical support and training to production staff.

Key Requirements:

• Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a production or engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience in process design, tooling, and production layout.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and specifications.
• Excellent problem-solving and communication skills.
• Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Production Engineering (or equivalent)