Jobs in Corwen

Manufacturing Engineer

£36,000 - £40,000 per annum (depending on skills and abilities)

Permanent opportunity in Wrexham

Working hours: 8am - 4:30pm Monday to Thurs and 8am - 2:30pm Friday. 

Additional benefits:

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays
Company sick pay
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Cash healthcare plan
Early finish on a Friday
The Role:

I'm working with a well-established, global manufacturing business that specialises in advanced materials used across sectors including medical, defence, and industrial applications.  Based at their North Wales site in Wrexham -a key hub for precision manufacturing-they're seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support ongoing improvements in processes, efficiency, and product quality, while playing a vital role in driving continuous improvement across the operation.

Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer:

Designing and developing production tooling, jigs, and fixtures
Supporting manufacturing cost estimation from customer enquiries
Driving continuous improvement initiatives using tools like SPC, PFMEA, DoE, and Pareto analysis
Investigating and improving plant layout, workflow, and 5S standards
Leading or supporting engineering projects across the business
Conducting root cause analysis and implementing long-term solutions
Collaborating with production teams to resolve day-to-day quality and process issues
Developing and maintaining standard operating procedures
Managing relationships with external suppliers and contractors
The Candidate:

The successful Manufacturing Engineer will have the following skills and abilities:

Ideally Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline (Mechanical preferred)
Experience in tooling, jig, or fixture design
Familiarity with CAD software (SolidWorks or AutoCAD preferred)
Strong communication and analytical skills
Confident working independently and within cross-functional teams
Good understanding of continuous improvement methodologies
The Client

Our client prides themselves on their innovation, service and performance. They are committed to delivering high quality products. This is a great opportunity for someone to join a successful, global business and become a key player in delivering against ambitious growth plans.  

Additional job titles/skills:   Lean Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Industrial Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer

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To Apply

This vacancy is advertised by Travail Employment Group who are acting as an Employment Agency.

Once you click to apply for this job your application will be immediately received by Travail Employment Group. If your application is successful a consultant will be in contact with you within the next 7 days.   If we have not contacted you within 7 days you may not have been successful for this position but please feel free to give us a call to discuss similar roles.

All candidates registering with Travail Employment Group will need to provide proof of identity, and evidence of any experience, training and qualifications our client considers necessary for this position.

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