Manufacturing Engineer
Elevation Recruitment Group
Sheffield Area
Up to £50,000 per annum + benefits
Mon - Friday Days
Elevation Recruitment Group are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast-paced, high-regulated environment. You’ll play a key part in supporting production, resolving technical issues, and driving continuous improvement across processes, products, and performance measures. The role combines hands-on shopfloor support with responsibility for delivering NPI projects, optimising methods of manufacture, and introducing new technologies and equipment. As a Manufacturing Engineer you will:
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Develop and improve manufacturing methods to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
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Lead and support NPI and CI projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality outcomes.
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Create and maintain process documentation, routings, and BOMs within ERP systems.
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Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and deliver customer requirements.
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Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process capability improvements.
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Support tool/fixture introduction and CAPEX projects from concept through to implementation.
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Explore and introduce new technologies to maintain competitive advantage.
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Experience in at least two areas: CNC machining, sheet metal forming, welding, heat treatment, EDM, or general assembly/fabrication.
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HNC or above in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
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Background in a high-regulated sector (aerospace preferred) with knowledge of FAIR, PPAP, and AS9100.
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Strong project management and problem-solving skills (PFMEA, RCA, 8D, 5 Whys).
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Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality tools.
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Confident in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.
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A chance to work on technically challenging projects in a high-regulated environment.
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Opportunities for career development and training.
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Competitive salary and benefits package.
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