Manufacturing Engineer

Quality & Manufacturing Engineer

Salary: Up to £35,000
Location: Southampton
Other benefits: Opportunities for professional growth and development.Join a leading construction and material handling equipment company as a Quality & Manufacturing Engineer, where you will support and optimise manufacturing and quality processes with a focus on customisation orders, damage management, standardisation, and collaboration. This role is crucial in ensuring that our manufacturing operations align with our culture of limitless aspiration, innovation, and collaboration.

Day-to-day of the role:

UK Cup Manufacturing & Quality Management:

Monitor and improve UK CUP production processes to ensure compliance with quality standards.
Support manufacturing engineering activities such as process optimization, work balancing, and standardization.
Investigate production and field quality issues to ensure effective containment and corrective actions.
Lead root cause analysis and implement preventive measures.
WWL Technical Support:

Provide technical support and guidance for Wallenius Wilhelmsen Logistics (WWL) related activities.
Coordinate technical issue resolution during transport, handling, and delivery processes.
Support damage inspection, root cause analysis, and countermeasure implementation.
Ensure technical alignment between logistics operations and manufacturing requirements.
EUCUP Communication & Coordination:

Act as a key interface between the European divisions for quality, engineering, and production topics.
Share technical information, field issues, and improvement actions.
Align change management, engineering updates, and standard processes across regions.
Support reporting and follow-up of related KPIs and improvement initiatives.
Technical Troubleshooting:

Identify and resolve manufacturing and quality issues in cooperation with internal and external stakeholders.
Provide on-site or remote engineering support for complex technical problems.
Data Analysis & Reporting:

Collect, analyse, and report production and quality data.
Track KPIs related to quality, cost, and delivery performance.
Provide insights and recommendations for continuous improvement.
Standardization & Process Improvement:

Develop and update work instructions, assembly standards, and process documentation.
Identify improvement opportunities in manufacturing efficiency, quality, and safety.
Support implementation of best practices across regions.Required Skills & Qualifications:

Proficiency in Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and problem-solving.
Strong background in manufacturing process and quality management.
Skilled in data analysis and reporting; proficiency in Excel and SAP preferred.
Understanding of logistics interfaces; WWL experience is a plus.
Excellent cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills.
Knowledge of FMEA and continuous improvement methodologies.
Strong coordination skills across international teams