Jobs in Earls Colne

Manufacturing Engineer

Company Overview:

For over 75 years, WIKA has been a renowned partner and competent specialist for any task in the field of measurement technology. With steadily growing efficiency, innovative technologies are applied when developing new products and system solutions. The reliability of the products and the readiness to face all challenges of the market have been the key factors for WIKA achieving a leading position in the global market.

Within the WIKA Group, currently 11,200 employees are dedicated to maintain and improve technology in pressure, temperature, force and level measurement, and also in the fields of flow measurement, calibration and SF6 gas solutions.

WIKA Optical Sensing Ltd, previously known as Oxsensis, was acquired by WIKA in 2023 and brings expertise in optical sensing technology, particularly for pressure and temperature measurement.

Your activities

* Support day‑to‑day manufacturing operations by troubleshooting process issues and implementing corrective actions.

* Monitor process performance, identify bottlenecks, and drive improvements in quality, throughput, and cost.

* Ensure processes remain stable, capable, and aligned with production requirements.

* Design, specify, and source tooling, jigs, and fixtures to improve repeatability and operator ergonomics.

* Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to validate tooling performance and ensure readiness for production.

* Maintain documentation and lifecycle management for all process‑related equipment.

* Lead the industrialisation of new products introductions, ensuring smooth transition from R&D to Operations.

* Develop and validate manufacturing methods, including PFMEAs, control plans, and process capability studies.

* Support design‑for‑manufacture (DFM) activities with engineering teams.

* Create, update, and maintain clear, accurate work instructions and standard operating procedures.

* Ensure documentation reflects current best practices and complies with quality and regulatory requirements.

* Train operators and technicians on new or updated processes.

* Own the creation and maintenance of ERP routings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).

* Ensure manufacturing master data accurately represents real‑world processes and supports efficient planning.

* Collaborate with planning, supply chain, and engineering to maintain configuration control.

* Work closely with Quality, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Operations to deliver robust manufacturing solutions.

* Participate in cross‑functional problem‑solving activities, including root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement projects.

* Support R&D with new process development as required.

* Support audits, customer visits, and internal reviews with process expertise.

Your profile

* Degree in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g., Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Aerospace, or similar) or equivalent professional training and experience.

* Hands‑on experience working in a manufacturing or production environment.

* Proven ability to develop, optimise, and troubleshoot manufacturing processes.

* Experience designing or specifying tooling, jigs, and fixtures.

* Familiarity with process industrialisation and New Product Introduction (NPI).

* Strong capability in creating and maintaining work instructions, standard operating procedures, and other process documentation.

Manufacturing Engineer