Manufacturing Engineer in Ashford, Surrey

We are supporting a leading engineering and manufacturing business that delivers specialist solutions across the aerospace, power , rail, and oil & gas sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join the team on an initial 8-month contract basis.

This is an excellent opportunity to work within a highly technical electro-mechanical manufacturing environment, supporting both existing production and new product introduction activities while driving Lean and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the business.

The Role

Working closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Design Engineering, you will provide hands-on manufacturing engineering support across production cells, helping improve process efficiency, reduce waste, and support the introduction of new products and manufacturing methods.

Key Responsibilities

Support production and manufacturing cells with day-to-day engineering activities
Drive Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives across the site
Create and maintain manufacturing documentation including SOPs, routings, and visual work instructions
Implement Standard Work processes and Lean tools such as:
5S
Visual Management
7 Wastes
One-piece flow / balanced assembly lines
Improve manufacturing layouts and production flow
Support production data analysis and problem-solving activities
Lead improvement projects and CAPEX activities for new processes and product introduction
Support NPI activities from release through to production
Work with Engineering teams on product changes, obsolescence, and process improvements
Participate in FRACAS, MRB, concessions, and change note activities
Develop and implement PFMEAs, control plans, and process maps
Mentor production cell leaders on manufacturing best practices and process improvements

Requirements

5+ years' experience within a manufacturing engineering environment
Aerospace or highly regulated industry experience
Strong background in electro-mechanical manufacturing
Previous experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI)
Proven experience implementing Lean Manufacturing methodologies
Experience creating and maintaining:
SOPs
Process maps
PFMEAs
Control plans
Strong understanding of problem-solving methodologies including:
5 Whys
Fishbone / Ishikawa
8D
Experience working with MRP systems and manufacturing routings
Strong technical problem-solving and project management capability

Contract Details

8 Month Contract
Outside IR35
Immediate Start Available
Based in Ashford, SurreyIf you're an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity within a fast-paced engineering environment, apply now or contact Freddie Southall at Mane Contract Services for more information.

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