Manufacturing Engineer - Chassis Assembly

Lotus Cars builds world-class, high-performance and lightweight sports cars that are sold all around the world.

Lotus Cars Limited is the manufacturing site of Lotus in the UK. Here we produce all sportscars types such as the Emira and the Evija. To bring the company to the level we want it to be, we are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in the Manufacturing Engineering Department to join us at out site in Norwich.

Summary

The role involves supporting the cars side of the business in the technical management and maintenance of existing production lines, as well as the development and introduction of new processes and tooling, to support new products to those lines. The role provides the opportunity to undertake a wide range of tasks and enables the successful candidate to work with many different areas of the business.

What You'll Do

Act as first point of contact for welding and fabrication issues, driving root cause analysis and corrective actions. Support production and projects, identifying build issues and driving resolutions through continuous improvement systems. Conduct risk management activities (PFMEA, equipment, personnel, and facility) while promoting a safe working environment. Improve manufacturing efficiency through analysis of processes, material flow, tooling, and line balancing. Develop and maintain process documentation, ensuring clear communication of man, method, machine, and material requirements. Design and optimise layouts, tooling, and fixtures to maximise efficiency and support new product introduction. Coordinate training and development of operators to ensure adherence to standardised, safe, and quality-driven processes. Support time studies, process audits, and validation of new tooling, equipment, and manufacturing methods. Oversee tooling and equipment lifecycle, including specification, procurement, commissioning, and maintenance records. Drive delivery of launch plans through structured planning (Plan–Do–Check–Act) and collaboration with manufacturing teams. Provide technical support for engineering changes, virtual builds, and milestone reviews, ensuring right-first-time production.

What You'll Bring

MS Excel, Word, PowerPoint & Project skills & use of process systems. Logical thinker for problem solving and process planning. Knowledge of Welding and Manufacturing processes. Experience of working within a fabrication environment. Self motivated & driven to succeed, with a positive 'can do' attitude.

What We Offer

25 Vacation Days + Bank Holidays: Recharge, explore, or binge-watch your favorite series with plenty of time to relax and enjoy life outside of work. Performance Bonus: Get rewarded for your hard work with an exciting, non-contractual bonus scheme—because great effort deserves great perks. Future-Proof Pension: Plan for your tomorrow while thriving today with a solid pension scheme to keep your future bright. Private Healthcare: Stay healthy and stress-free with premium healthcare coverage tailored to keep you at your best.

Additional Information:

Candidates must be eligible to work in UK without VISA sponsorship.

Our Company:

Group Lotus is a leading sports car manufacturer with a 75-year long history of iconic designs, groundbreaking engineering and legendary victories on the F1 track. Today we are transforming into a truly global performance car brand focused on the electrical future. In 2022 we launched the Eletre, the world’s first all-electric hyper-SUV, and in 2023 our fully-electric Hyper-GT, Emeya.

As part of the Lotus team, you push boundaries. Those of the car industry and of your own. Every member of the Lotus family has some of the pioneering mindset of founder Colin Chapman in them.

Hethel, Norfolk, England has been the home of Lotus for over 60 years, ever since Colin Chapman, our founder, started making championship-winning racing cars. In conjunction with production facilities in Norwich, and research facilities near Warwick, our UK sites offer a wide breadth of roles for all disciplines.

We're not just a car company; we're a diverse mix of talent from all walks of life. At Group Lotus, we firmly believe that diversity and inclusion are not just buzzwords but essential pillars of a thriving and successful organisation. Read more here: Equity, Diversity & Inclusion in Lotus Cars.

Do you want to know what Sophisticated, Rebellious and Pioneering mean for Lotus Cars Limited? Come and take a look at our career site and join the incredible adventure: https://lotusukmanufacturing.teamtailor.com/