Manufacturing Process Engineer in Sutton Wick, Oxfordshire

Are you a forward-thinking engineer passionate about manufacturing innovation, process improvement and bringing new products to life? We’re looking for an experienced Manufacturing Process Engineer to join our team and help drive manufacturing excellence through innovative engineering solutions, improved processes, and the introduction of new technologies.

This is an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys solving technical challenges, leading projects, and working collaboratively across teams to turn ideas into practical, efficient manufacturing solutions.

What you’ll be doing:

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to enhance efficiency, consistency, repeatability, and scalability.
• Drive innovation and automation, exploring new technologies and advanced fabrication techniques, including cutting, welding, and metal forming.
• Lead engineering projects from concept through to implementation, including new product introduction (NPI) and process changes.
• Design tooling, jigs, and fixtures, producing clear engineering specifications to support production requirements.
• Validate processes and reduce risk, ensuring new and modified processes meet quality, performance, and production standards.
• Improve efficiency and sustainability by reducing material waste and supporting energy-efficient manufacturing.
• Collaborate across departments, working closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Procurement, customers, and suppliers.
• Support successful implementation through technical documentation, training, and knowledge sharing.

What we’re looking for:

You’ll ideally have:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering, a time-served apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications and experience.
• Strong project engineering skills, with experience taking projects from concept through to implementation.
• Experience designing tooling, jigs and fixtures and producing engineering specifications.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with colleagues, customers, and suppliers.
• The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team.

Desirable experience includes:

• Sheet metal manufacturing processes.
• Welding, fabrication, and metal forming techniques.

Hines Consulting is managing all applications for this Manufacturing Process Engineer vacancy. If you would like a full job description and overview of my client’s organisation, then. please get in touch today with a copy of your latest CV and a member of our team will make contact