Manufacturing Engineer

As a Manufacturing Engineer in Deeside, you'll focus on improving manufacturing processes to help the business run efficiently. You'll work closely with the engineering and manufacturing teams to ensure quality, productivity and cost-effectiveness across operations.

Client Details

A long-established Manufacturing and Production company based in Deeside, North Wales. Established in 1964, the company has built a reputation for delivering high-quality engineered solutions, supported by decades of technical expertise, robust quality standards, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Operating from its Deeside facility, they work with customers in highly regulated and technically demanding industries, providing specialist manufacturing and engineering support while maintaining a strong focus on safety, precision, and customer collaboration.

Description

As the Manufacturing Engineer you will be tasked with the following -

· Analyse, develop, improve, and maintain manufacturing processes across CNC Machining, Welding, Electropolishing, and Inspection operations.

· Identify and implement process improvements to increase productivity, quality, efficiency, throughput, and operational performance.

· Standardise manufacturing methods, best practices, process flow maps, work instructions, and standard operating procedures.

· Support the introduction of new products, processes, equipment, technologies, automation, and manufacturing investment projects.

· Lead continuous improvement projects using Lean Manufacturing principles and support improvement initiatives across all production areas.

· Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions for operational issues, customer complaints, non-conformances, weld defects, rework, and recurring quality concerns.

· Work with Production Managers, Team Leaders, Planning, Quality, Engineering, Welding, Machine Shop, Electropolishing, and Inspection teams to improve process performance and consistency.

· Optimise CNC machining processes, including machine utilisation, efficiency, cycle times, downtime, tooling, capability studies, process validation, throughput, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).

· Support welding process improvements, including welding productivity, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), defect reduction, quality performance, and rework reduction.

· Develop and improve electropolishing procedures, process controls, bath performance, cycle times, production flow, throughput, records, and quality outcomes.

· Support quality and inspection activities, including inspection plans, quality control processes, internal and external audits, and compliance with customer, regulatory, and company quality requirements.

· Work with Planning and Operations teams to balance production requirements, manufacturing capacity, resource utilisation, bottlenecks, and production performance.

· Collect, analyse, and report production and quality data, including key performance indicators (KPIs), performance trends, dashboards, visual management tools, and improvement recommendations.

· Present findings, performance data, and improvement recommendations to management teams.

· Ensure process improvements are developed with health, safety, environmental, and quality compliance as a priority.

· Support risk assessments, safe systems of work, accident and near-miss investigations, and the promotion of safe working practices.

Profile

A successful Manufacturing Engineer should have:

HNC/HND or Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, or similar discipline.
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement qualification (desirable).
IOSH Managing Safely (desirable).
Six Sigma Green Belt (desirable).

Job Offer

Salary range: £45,000 to £55,000, dependent on the level of experience.
26 days of holiday leave.
5% pension contribution.
Bonus scheme.
Monday to Thursday: 08:00-16:30, Friday: 08:00-15:30.If you're interested in this role, apply now.

People are at the heart of Michael Page. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment. As an inclusive recruiter we welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and experiences. If you require any adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, we'll work with you to ensure you can perform at your best