Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer - Automotive ManufacturingMidlands£50,000 - £55,000 + excellent benefitsMost plant engineer jobs are just firefighting breakdowns and updating drawings. This one is different.You'll be right in the thick of it - shaping how injection moulding, painting, bonding and assembly work across a high-volume automotive plant. You'll launch new equipment, optimise existing processes and make sure they're ready for whatever the next big launch throws.One minute you're running trials with a new robot cell, the next you're leading the commissioning of an injection moulding line that's never been installed before. You'll have real ownership, real budget and real impact on quality, productivity and safety.What you'll actually do:Lead equipment installations, trials and commissioning for new projects (from supplier kick-off to final acceptance)Own FMEAs, risk assessments, safety plans and workstation instructionsValidate and update process standards using company methodologyTroubleshoot and fix process failures with root-cause tools (8D etc.)Propose and test technical improvements that deliver real gains in productivity, quality and uptimeManage engineering changes and work on internal infrastructure to align with new upcoming product launchesWork within a small team with your office based on the shopfloorWork closely with production, maintenance, injection/paint leaders and project teamsYou'll fit if you:Have a relevant engineering qualification (Degree/HNC/HND minimum)Understand injection moulding, painting, assembly or bonding processes (hands-on experience is gold, as is Automotive experience)Are comfortable with FMEAs, control plans, 8D problem-solving and project managementCan communicate clearly with everyone and be comfortable leading meetingsKnow your way around MS Office, MS Project and AutoCADAre results driven and keen to complete tasks from inception to deliveryThrive in a fast-moving environment and enjoy turning ideas into working realityAbout the Organisation:A large, high volume automotive manufacturing operation that forms part of a global tier one group. The site operates in a fast paced, quality critical environment where equipment uptime, supplier performance and cost control directly impact production and customer delivery.This role offers the chance to work within a globally connected manufacturing business while having real ownership and visibility at site level. You will gain exposure to best practice processes, complex operations and a role that genuinely impacts performance.The package:Up to £50,000 - £55,000 p.a. depending on your experience and skillsSignificant employer pension contributionElectric car scheme via salary sacrificeCycle-to-work schemeHeavily discounted gym membershipHoliday buy/sell optionFlexible start/finish times1 day a week work-from-homeGenuine career progression - promotion from within and there's clear headroomIf you're the kind of engineer who gets a kick out of launching new kit, fixing process headaches and seeing your changes on the shop floor every day, please reach out to discuss further.TPBN1_UKTJ