Manufacturing Engineer - Welding

• Job Type: Permanent
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday
• Location Requirement: Must have the right to work in the United Kingdom

We are seeking a proactive and driven Manufacturing Engineer to support and enhance our welding operations across Mild Steel, Stainless Steel, and Aluminium processes. This role will play a key part in improving production efficiency, driving automation initiatives, and maintaining high-quality standards across the business.

• Provide day-to-day engineering support to weld production teams across multiple material streams.
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including the design and implementation of new jigs and fixtures.
• Drive robotic welding projects from concept through to delivery, including research, business case development, and full implementation.
• Continuously review and optimise manufacturing processes, ensuring alignment with wider business systems and strategy.
• Develop and implement quality assurance procedures, standards, and specifications to ensure consistency across operations.
• Build strong cross-functional relationships to support collaboration and operational success.
• Identify and implement best practices, both internally and externally, to enhance performance.
• Promote a "right-first-time" culture, encouraging accountability and continuous improvement at all levels.
• Support manufacturing teams in resolving production and quality issues using a structured, problem-solving approach.
• Stay up to date with the latest manufacturing trends and technologies to drive innovation.
• Provide technical support to production teams on engineering-related challenges.
• Ensure full compliance with ISO 9001 (Quality Management) and ISO 45001 (Health & Safety) systems.
• Adhere to company health and safety policies and maintain a safe, organised working environment.

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience within a manufacturing engineering environment.
• Experience working within a welding environment is highly desirable.

• Strong understanding of welding processes and industry best practices.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
• Experience with robotics in a production environment.
• Familiarity with offline robot programming software (desirable).
• Proficient in 3D CAD software such as SolidWorks for jig and fixture design.

• Proven ability to manage projects from concept through to completion.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build relationships across teams.
• Excellent organisational and analytical capabilities with great attention to detail.
• Ability to problem-solve effectively and implement sustainable improvements.
• Strong time management skills, with the ability to prioritise effectively.
• Flexible and adaptable approach to work.
• Competent in report writing and administrative tasks.
• Comfortable driving and supporting change within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong IT skills.

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