Manufacturing Engineer

Job description

Job description

Are you an experienced New Product Introduction (NPI) Manufacturing Engineer? Are you proficient in ensuring NPI manufacturing processes meet project deliverables ? I want to talk to you!I am looking for an experienced NPI Manufacturing Engineer to join a global leader in Automotive manufacturing

Manufacturing Engineer

Outside IR35 Contract

Monday to Thursday 8:00am – 5:00pm

Friday 8:00am – 2:00pm

Scotland or the Midlands

Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

• Manage allocated projects through a structured, gated process from the concept/quotation stage, right to production-handover + 90 days
• To support the Technical and NPI team in all aspects of the Engineering function regarding new product / design change introduction including cost tracking
• To assist manufacturing through optimising processes and work layouts etc. To ensure capacity is available, existing plant use is maximised, and material movement is minimised using simulations.
• Actively implement, manage, and analyse continuous improvement activities using lean principles and tools such as PFMEA, Process Flow, Value Stream Mapping and standard operations
• Find ways to reduce costs and maximize quality.

Manufacturing Engineer

Essential Experience/Skills/Qualifications

• Ideally degree qualified, although other qualifications and relevant experience, particularly with an Automotive Tier 1 are also acceptable
• At least 2 years relevant experience within a Manufacturing engineering environment
• Experience of Lean, Kaizen and structured problem-solving tools

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

05-02-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English