Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer Location: Sunbury-on-Thames, Surrey Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum (negotiable, dependant on experience) Benefits:25 days holiday plus bank holidays6% employer pension contributionPrivate healthcare / medical insuranceLife assurance (4× annual salary)Discounted goods and services schemeCycle-to-work schemeModern working environmentFriendly and supportive team with approachable managementContinued staff development and training opportunitiesOpportunity to lead and support Continuous Improvement initiatives Company Profile This is a global engineering and technology business delivering advanced solutions across aerospace, automotive, rail, oil & gas, and industrial markets. The UK site provides design, manufacturing, and support for electro-mechanical products and systems. With a strong focus on lean practices, sustainability, and innovation, the company provides employees with opportunities to lead improvement projects and contribute to global operations. Job Profile As the successful Manufacturing Engineer, you will work across operations, supply chain, and design engineering to provide technical expertise in supporting both existing and new products. You will play a key role in defining, improving, and maintaining manufacturing processes, implementing lean initiatives, and supporting Continuous Improvement projects across the business. This role requires strong practical engineering experience, problem-solving ability, and a proven track record in lean manufacturing environments. Duties:Collaborate with cell leaders, design engineering, and the lean coordinator to improve process efficiencyCreate and maintain routings in the MRP system and support documentation such as SOPs and visual factory displaysImplement standard work practices and introduce lean manufacturing methods to reduce throughput times, scrap, and reworkSupport layout changes in collaboration with facilities and maintenance teamsAnalyse production data to identify key issues and drive corrective actionsEstablish and monitor product cycle times, working to reduce manufacturing labour content where possibleLead or support improvement and CAPEX projects to enable new process or product introductionsWork with engineering teams on product documentation modifications and managing component obsolescenceProvide day-to-day engineering support for production cells (concessions, FRACAS, change notes, MRB activities)Ensure cost-effective and efficient manufacturing process flows are in place for new product introductionsLead and support process FMEAs, ensuring effective implementation across productionManage new product introductions and support the manufacture of legacy products through the product lifecycleMentor cell leaders and provide guidance on improved assembly and test methods Skills & Attributes:Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineer or similar role within aerospace, automotive, or related industriesPrevious NPI experience and strong understanding of process documentation (PFMEA, control plans, process maps)Proven record of successfully implementing Lean and standard work in industrial environmentsExperience with problem-solving tools such as 5 Whys, Ishikawa diagrams, and 8DTechnical knowledge of electro-mechanical manufacturing processes ERP/MRP system knowledgeGood IT skills, including Word and Excel at intermediate levelStrong project management ability with experience leading long-term complex projectsExcellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence at all levelsSelf-motivated, proactive, and able to manage time effectively under pressureStrong leadership qualities and ability to motivate othersKnowledge of process control techniques such as gauge R&R, DOE, and SPC Education / Certificates:Degree or HNC/HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing, or related Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience) Hours of Work:37.5 hours per weekMonday to Thursday: 07:30 – 16:00 or 08:00 – 16:30Friday: 07:30 – 13:00 or 08:00 – 13:30 Interested? This role offers an excellent opportunity for a proactive Manufacturing Engineer to join a forward-thinking global organisation. You will work across multiple functions to improve processes, lead lean initiatives, and support new product introductions, while developing your skills in a supportive and professional environment. With competitive pay, strong benefits, and opportunities to influence change, this position is ideal for an engineer looking to make a real impact in a dynamic and innovative company.Bolt-On Personnel and our clients are equal opportunity employers who seek to recruit and appoint the best available person for a job regardless of marital/civil partnership status, sex, age, religion, belief, race, nationality and ethnic or national origin, colour, sexual orientation or disability. Bolt-On Personnel and our clients apply all relevant Data Protection laws when processing your Personal Data. 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