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Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Horsham, West Sussex
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent

About the Company:
Join a dynamic and rapidly growing organisation specialising in advanced manufacturing solutions. With a focus on innovation and continuous improvement, our client is expanding their influence in the manufacturing industry and is looking for talented professionals to support their strategic projects and enhance production efficiency.

The Role:
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for developing and implementing manufacturing solutions for both prototype and high-volume production. This role involves optimising manufacturing processes, leading continuous improvement initiatives, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful delivery of manufacturing projects. You will play a vital role in improving production efficiency and product quality, supporting a variety of projects across the manufacturing process.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and implement manufacturing solutions for high-volume production and prototype stages.

* Drive continuous process improvement initiatives using industry-standard methodologies such as PFMEA, DFMA, and process mapping.

* Work closely with cross-functional teams including production, quality assurance, engineering, and procurement to meet project deadlines and quality standards.

* Create, maintain, and update work instruction documents for assembly processes.

* Apply design-for-manufacture (DFM) principles to optimise manufacturing processes and product designs.

* Lead troubleshooting and resolve manufacturing issues to ensure operational excellence.

* Support technology transfer projects and ensure seamless integration between internal teams and external partners.

Key Skills and Experience:

* Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or a related field.

* Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, with a focus on process optimisation, tooling development, and production efficiency.

* Strong understanding of process improvement tools, such as PFMEA, DFMA, SPC, and process mapping.

* Familiarity with automated production lines and manufacturing automation technologies.

* Ability to lead and manage projects across different teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

* Strong communication and problem-solving skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with various departments.

What’s on Offer:

* Opportunity to work with a rapidly growing company in the advanced manufacturing sector.

* A collaborative and supportive work environment that values continuous improvement and innovation.

* Competitive salary range of £40,000 - £50,000 per annum, with opportunities for career progression