Manufacturing Engineer; Precision machining

Position: Manufacturing Engineer (Precision machining)

Location: Greater London

Key Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and optimize manufacturing processes for new and existing products to improve quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness.
• Conduct feasibility studies and cost analysis for manufacturing projects.
• Create and maintain process documentation including SOPs, work instructions, and process flow diagrams.
• Ensure smooth transfer of process knowledge to production teams.
• Collaborate with design, production, and quality teams to integrate new processes effectively.
• Identify and implement process improvements using Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste and increase productivity.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities.
• Lead root cause analysis and cross‑functional problem‑solving activities.
• Develop corrective and preventive actions for process issues.
• Ensure compliance with industry standards and support internal/external audits.
• Work with quality team to implement effective quality control plans.
• Provide technical support to production teams to resolve manufacturing issues and improve performance.
• Train and guide production staff on new processes and best practices.
• Collaborate with vendors and suppliers to evaluate and implement new technologies and equipment.
• Stay updated with industry trends and manufacturing technologies.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably in precision machining.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
• Proficient in CAD/CAM tools such as Solid Works, Mastercam, or similar.
• Ability to read technical drawings and BOM.
• Experience leading process improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives.

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