1492 Ltd
Manufacturing Engineer

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Manufacturing Engineer (HVAC or Pneumatics)
Manufacturing Engineer – HVAC Systems
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Manufacturing Engineer – Pneumatics
Competitive Salary + Excellent Benefits
Are you a Manufacturing Engineer looking to take the next step in your career with a leading UK engineering manufacturer?
We're recruiting two Manufacturing Engineers to join a growing engineering team. These are specialist roles supporting either HVAC systems or Pneumatic systems, giving you the opportunity to apply your technical expertise while driving manufacturing excellence across innovative engineering projects.
Whether your background is in HVAC, refrigeration, cooling systems, mechanical assembly, pneumatics, fluid power, valves or production engineering, we'd like to hear from you.
The Opportunity
Working within a collaborative manufacturing engineering team, you'll be responsible for developing and improving manufacturing processes that deliver world-class quality, productivity and customer satisfaction.
- Play a key role in introducing new products into manufacture
- Support continuous improvement initiatives
- Ensure robust manufacturing methods are implemented across production
This is an excellent opportunity to join an established organisation investing in new technologies, continuous improvement and the development of its engineering capability.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop, implement and optimise Methods of Manufacture (MOM) for new and existing products.
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and ensure products are successfully transitioned into production.
- Drive improvements in manufacturing quality, efficiency, productivity and lead times.
- Identify manufacturing issues and lead root cause investigations using structured problem-solving techniques.
- Apply manufacturing quality tools including PFMEA, SPC and MSA.
- Evaluate new manufacturing technologies and contribute towards future capability planning.
- Work closely with Production, Quality, Design Engineering and Project teams to improve manufacturing performance.
- Develop work instructions, manufacturing documentation and training material.
- Support continuous improvement and Lean Manufacturing initiatives across production.
- Ensure manufacturing processes meet customer and business quality standards.
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About You
We're looking for experienced Manufacturing Engineers with a passion for process improvement and engineering excellence.
You'll ideally have experience in one of the following areas:
HVAC Manufacturing Engineer:
- HVAC systems
- Cooling or refrigeration equipment
- Mechanical assemblies
- Pipework and fabricated assemblies
- Mechanical manufacturing processes
Pneumatics Manufacturing Engineer:
- Pneumatic systems
- Fluid power
- Pneumatic valves and actuators
- Air control systems
- Mechanical assembly and testing
You'll also bring:
- Degree, HNC or HND in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Production Engineering (or equivalent experience).
- At least five years' experience within a manufacturing engineering environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Experience developing manufacturing processes and supporting production improvements.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Experience using structured problem-solving techniques such as 8D.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering environment.


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Desirable:
- Lean Six Sigma Green Belt (or above).
- Experience within the rail, aerospace, defence or other highly regulated manufacturing sectors.
- Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies.
Why Apply?
- Two exciting specialist engineering opportunities.
- Join a respected and growing engineering manufacturer.
- Work on technically challenging products and manufacturing processes.
- Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
- Opportunities for training, professional development and career progression.
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Be part of a business committed to innovation, quality and continuous improvement.
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If you're a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in HVAC systems or Pneumatic systems and you're looking for your next engineering challenge, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV and one of our specialist engineering recruitment consultants will be in touch to discuss which of these exciting opportunities best matches your background.
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