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NEW JOB OPPORTUNITIES AVAILABLE: MANUFACTURING ENGINEER
Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer, Senior Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Manufacturing Quality Engineer, Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Manufacturing Process Engineer, Process Engineer, Manufacturing Systems Engineer, or Industrial Engineer seeking a new job, and do you have a proven background within the Automotive sector (Automotive OEM or Tier 1 Automotive)?
We are looking for experienced Manufacturing Engineers to join a long-standing and well-established manufacturing business in Woking (Surrey), the working hours are 8.00am-5.00pm Monday to Friday (paid 40-hour week), and the roles come with an annual salary ranging between £40,000 - £52,000 per annum (DOE).
The Hiring Manager is looking for proven engineers from within the Automotive Sector, and there are currently vacancies within the following areas:
- Paint Shop / Paint Plant
- Body Assembly
- New Model
- New Model Series
The company can offer a relocation package between £3,000 - £5,000 should you be prepared to relocate to Surrey; however, please be advised that sponsorship cannot be offered at this stage.
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This will be a 2-stage interview process, the first stage being a Teams call, before inviting you in on-site for a formal 2nd interview and factory tour.
What You Will Do
- Develop and refine assembly concepts, starting in virtual environments and moving into physical validation and delivery
- Create process sequencing, documentation, and product traceability methodologies for new model introductions
- Lead analysis and improvement activities such as PFMEA and support DFMEA to help strengthen right-first-time delivery
- Own and maintain (HPC) reporting for new model introductions, supporting plant efficiency and output targets
- Run line balancing work, including time and motion studies, to identify production opportunities and improve flow
- Collaborate with Engineering and Operations to support facility layout and utilisation decisions, including material flow improvements
What You Will Bring
- Previous experience within a similar role within the Automotive, Automotive OEM, Tier 1 Automotive sector
- Strong understanding of safe working practices and the ability to implement them consistently
- Experience working across engineering and operational teams, with confident stakeholder management
- Excellent attention to detail, strong data analysis skills, and advanced Excel capability
- A proactive, calm approach under pressure, with flexibility to adapt as plans and procedures evolve
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Desirable
- A degree in mechanical or automotive engineering
Location
This role is based in Woking (Surrey)
A relocation package is available for anyone who is open to relocating to Surrey.
Interested?
If you're energized by improving manufacturing performance and want a Manufacturing Engineer role with meaningful influence across the full project life cycle, apply now and take the next step in your engineering career.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
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