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Posted 23 July, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer

Probe UK
Aston, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER £42,000 BirminghamWe are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team, to provide cover, when other Engineers are overseas.This isnt just about keeping production runningthis is about engineering how it runs.Youll take ownership of manufacturing from a technical perspective, ensuring every process is robust, repeatable, and optimised.You will be joining a team of Manufacturing Engineer, working alongside.We use a variety of different manufacturing processes, such as CNC and assemblyCommutable from :- Birmingham, Bearwood, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Solihull, Aston, Moseley, Walsall, Harbourne, Oldbury, Tyseley, Aldridge and WillenhallDUTIESSupport NPI (New Product Introduction) from concept to launchDevelop process flows, route cards (Uniplan), and SOPsLead tooling selection, trials, and implementationDrive lean improvements (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, etc.)Partner with quality on supplier & customer issuesTrain operators on new processes, tooling, and fixturesDeliver DFM/DFA improvements with design teamsRun cost-down and process optimisation projectsSupport Six Sigma initiatives and root cause analysisProduce labour and tooling estimates for new workREQUIREMENTSStrong background in manufacturing / production engineeringHands-on experience with lean and continuous improvement toolsAbility to solve problems and implement practical solutionsConfidence working cross-functionally with engineering teamsA proactive mindset with real ownership of your workThis is a super opportunity, to be part of a welcoming and supportive team, where your expertise and knowledge will be greatly appreciated.Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK.Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates.If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch.Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat.Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994TPBN1_UKTJ