Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 (circa) Location: Redditch Shift: Day shifts, Monday–Friday Our client is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their engineering team in Redditch. This is a hands-on, improvement-focused role offering the opportunity to influence manufacturing performance, support new product introductions, and drive continuous improvement within a high-quality production environment. This position would suit a Manufacturing Engineer, Process Engineer or Production Engineer who enjoys working cross-functionally, solving problems at root cause level, and improving processes to deliver consistent, right-first-time results. Key Responsibilities * Analyse, develop, and optimise manufacturing processes to improve quality, efficiency, cost, and safety * Drive strong process control and capability across manufacturing operations * Lead continuous improvement activities using Lean and industrial engineering techniques (Kaizen, time studies, line balancing, value stream mapping) * Support the industrialisation of new products, including process development, tooling, work instructions, and validation activities * Collaborate with design, production, quality, and supply chain teams to ensure manufacturability and smooth transition into production * Apply APQP principles and lead PPAP activities to ensure product and process readiness * Troubleshoot production issues using structured problem-solving tools (RCA, 8D, DMAIC) * Define and maintain robust process documentation including routings, SOPs, control plans, and work instructions * Support the development and validation of tooling, fixtures, jigs, and gauging * Monitor manufacturing KPIs such as yield, scrap, throughput, and Right First Time, using data to drive improvement * Contribute to capital investment and equipment improvement projects Skills & Experience Required * Proven experience (typically 5+ years) in a Manufacturing Engineer role within a regulated or high-spec manufacturing environment * Degree or HND in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline * Strong understanding of process control, process capability (Cp, Cpk), and SPC * Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, productivity, and waste reduction * Practical experience with APQP, PPAP, PFMEA, control plans, and structured problem-solving methods * Ability to interpret complex engineering drawings and GD&T * Strong analytical, communication, and stakeholder management skills Desirable * Professional Engineering registration (EngTech, IEng, or CEng) * Lean Six Sigma Green Belt or Black Belt * Experience working with ERP systems * Exposure to special processes or complex manufacturing operations This position is based in Redditch and is easily commutable from: Bromsgrove, Alcester, Studley, Droitwich, Worcester, Solihull, Stratford-upon-Avon, Evesham, and South Birmingham. This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of Talent Bean who are operating as an employment business