Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer

Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer - (phone number removed) - £29.61/hr (Umbrella Rate - Inside IR35)

Step into a hands-on engineering opportunity as a Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer and help shape how complex products are built, tested, and continuously improved. This is a confirmed Inside IR35 role offering an umbrella rate of £29.61 per hour, based at Gaydon, with the chance to work independently on meaningful manufacturing engineering projects within the automotive sector. If you enjoy improving processes, solving real problems on the shop floor, and delivering measurable results for cost, quality, and production performance, then this Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer position is built for you.

What You Will Do:

* Design and develop assembly processes for component parts and sub-assemblies, including the sequence of assembly operations and equipment arrangement.

* Specify and support automated or semi-automated tasks such as fastening, welding, screw driving, adhesive application, labelling, sorting, and packaging.

* Perform quality inspections and functional tests on assembled goods to ensure specifications are met.

* Oversee the installation, operation, and maintenance of assembly equipment, troubleshooting issues as they arise.

* Monitor assembly rates and finished goods inventory, identifying root causes of problems and driving improvements.

* Manage projects and processes with limited supervision, including coaching and reviewing the work of lower-level professionals where required.

What You Will Bring:

* A solid background in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, or a closely related discipline within an engineering environment.

* Experience working with assembly processes and a strong understanding of quality inspection and functional testing principles.

* Confident problem-solving skills, with the ability to handle complex issues and make practical decisions under pressure.

* Experience contributing to equipment installation, operation, or maintenance activities, including supporting troubleshooting efforts.

* Strong communication skills, with the ability to present recommendations clearly to technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Joining this Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer role supports the company's focus on delivering high-quality manufacturing outcomes, improving efficiency, and maintaining dependable production targets. The work directly contributes to safer, smoother assembly operations while strengthening continuous improvement across the manufacturing engineering function.

Location:

This Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer role is based in Gaydon, supporting manufacturing operations on site.

Interested?:

Bring your process engineering capability and shop-floor mindset to this Manufacturing Assembly Process Engineer opportunity, and apply today to be considered for the next stage.

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