Manufacturing Engineer - Reed : Job Details

• Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 per annum, including benefits
• Location: Plymouth, Devon
• Job Type: Permanent, full-time

Are you ready to take on a role that impacts the core of manufacturing efficiency and innovation? We are seeking a proactive and skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team in Plymouth. This position offers a unique opportunity to enhance manufacturing processes, ensuring cost-effectiveness, quality, and efficiency in our day-to-day production. You will play a pivotal role in the successful implementation of new products and processes, working within a dynamic production environment to support our business goals.

• Optimise Production: Focus on enhancing safety, cost, quality, and delivery in existing production processes.
• Project Management: Develop and deliver capex projects from inception through to validation.
• Lean Manufacturing: Utilise lean tools such as 5S, Total Productive Maintenance, and value stream mapping to improve efficiency.
• Process Design: Design and manage the introduction of new tooling and fixtures tailored to enhance manufacturing processes.
• Problem Solving: Engage in creative problem-solving to tackle operational challenges including health and safety, efficiency improvements, and quality issues.
• Continuous Improvement: Implement and support continuous improvement activities, ensuring optimal use of materials, methods, and personnel.

• Educational Background: Engineering/Manufacturing degree or equivalent experience.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years in an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Analytical Skills: Strong analytical approach to problem-solving.
• Communication: Ability to produce concise reports and deliver effective presentations.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in Lean problem-solving methodologies and continuous improvement practices.

• Competitive Salary: £35k - £40k per annum.
• Work Hours: Full-time onsite; static day shift (Mon-Thurs 7.30am-4.30pm, Fri 7.30am-12.30pm).
• Holidays: 23 days plus bank holidays.
• Pension: 8% employer contribution, 4% employee.
• Additional Perks: Staff discount, cycle to work scheme, onsite parking.

Join us to advance your career in a role where you can truly make a difference. Apply now to become a key player in our manufacturing success story. Please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are passionate about this opportunity.