Manufacturing Engineer - AIT

Manufacturing Engineer - AIT

Stockport | £45,000–£55,000 | Permanent | Days

A specialist engineering manufacturer is looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer to support a large‑scale vehicle assembly programme.

The role focuses on developing and improving assembly, integration and test processes, working closely with production and engineering teams to ensure builds are efficient, repeatable and fit for purpose.

The role

• You’ll be involved in shaping manufacturing processes from early stages through to production, with a mix of shop‑floor support and process development. Key responsibilities include:
• Developing Assembly, Integration and Test processes for vehicle build programmes
• Transferring knowledge from existing production lines into new manufacturing environments
• Acting as a point of contact on the shop floor for process, tooling and build queries
• Leading root cause investigations and driving practical process improvements
• Supporting production ramp‑up activities and resolving build issues
• Driving continuous improvement through lean methods, line balancing and waste reduction
• Supporting design teams with Design for Manufacture input
• Producing SOPs, work instructions and process documentation
• Supporting BOM structuring from drawing through to manufacture
• Working closely with production and project teams during build phases
• Ensuring compliance with health, safety and quality requirements

What you’ll need

• HND, degree or apprenticeship in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
• Background in a technical or industrial manufacturing environment
• Experience improving processes and supporting production activity
• Understanding of engineering change and manufacturing documentation
• Ability to work from drawings through to production build
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a practical, hands‑on approach
• Comfortable working across production, engineering and project teams
• Basic IT skills, with experience of MES or similar systems

Desirable

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems
• Exposure to vehicle assembly or similar complex builds

What’s on offer

• £45,000–£55,000 salary
• Competitive pension scheme
• Half‑day Fridays
• Life assurance and company sick pay, increasing with service
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Additional holidays and long‑service rewards
• Cycle‑to‑work scheme

This is a permanent role within a well‑established engineering business, offering involvement in complex build activity and long‑term development within manufacturing engineering.

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