Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Grantham, with travel across UK sites
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum
Shift: Days
Benefits: Pension Scheme, Referral Scheme, Employee Saving Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Career Development.     

Manufacturing Engineer Overview:

Our client is undergoing a Lean Transformation and seeks a proactive Lean Manufacturing Engineer to drive waste elimination, improve efficiency, and boost operational performance. This hands-on role will work closely with operations teams to deliver practical, measurable improvements using Lean methodologies.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities:

• Identify and eliminate waste across manufacturing sites
• Drive efficiency and performance improvements using Lean tools
• Conduct time and motion studies, root cause analysis, and 5S implementation
• Engage with cross-functional teams to embed Lean practices
• Analyse operational data and present improvement recommendations
• Travel regularly to UK sites to support local teams

Manufacturing Engineer Requirements:

• Graduate Engineer with 2 years’ experience in Lean manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of Lean tools (5S, 7 Wastes, 5 Whys, Fishbone)
• Advanced data analysis and Excel skills
• Hands-on, self-motivated, and able to work independently
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Willingness to travel across the UK

For more information on the manufacturing engineer position or other technical engineering positions contact Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington.