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Posted 21 July, 2026

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Elevation Recruitment Group
Rossendale, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer\n

Lancashire | Competitive Salary + Benefits | Full Time | Permanent

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Elevation Recruitment Group are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer on behalf of a leading international manufacturer based in Lancashire.

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This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing business and play a key role in new product introduction, process improvement, capital equipment projects and manufacturing optimisation.

Responsibilities for the Manufacturing Engineer:\n
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  • Lead Design for Manufacture (DFM) reviews for new products
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  • Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and manufacturing industrialisation activities
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  • Manage capital investment and equipment improvement projects from concept through to implementation
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  • Conduct manufacturing risk assessments and PFMEA activities
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  • Develop and improve manufacturing processes to enhance quality, efficiency and productivity
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  • Analyse manufacturing data to identify opportunities for continuous improvement
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  • Investigate production issues and lead root cause analysis activities
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  • Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and standard operating procedures
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  • Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards
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  • Provide technical guidance and support to engineering and production teams
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To be a successful applicant, we are looking for:

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  • Previous experience within a Manufacturing Engineering position
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  • Experience working within an assembly or manufacturing environment
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  • Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes and continuous improvement methodologies
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  • Experience of process validation, risk assessments and PFMEA
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  • Proven experience delivering engineering or operational improvement projects
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  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
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  • Ability to work cross-functionally and influence stakeholders at all levels
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  • CAD experience, ideally Autodesk Inventor
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  • Engineering qualification through degree or equivalent industry experience
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