All Square Recruitment Ltd
Manufacturing Engineer
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Manufacturing Engineer (Lean / Continuous Improvement)
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Key Details
- Job Type / Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
- Location: Colchester, Essex
- Category: Engineering / Manufacturing
- Salary / Pay Rate: Up to £43,000 per annum, dependent on experience
About The Role
All Square Recruitment is pleased to be working with a well-established Colchester manufacturer to recruit a permanent Manufacturing Engineer on a salary of up to £43,000 per annum. Our client designs, tests, and manufactures highly customized engineered products for industrial customers in the UK and abroad, and is known for its quality and technical expertise. Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Leader, you will join a team of Manufacturing and Production Engineers. You will cover a wide range of work across the factory, including process improvement, time studies, New Product Introduction (NPI) and Lean projects. This is a strong opportunity for an engineer who wants variety, ownership of their projects, and long-term career development.
Key Responsibilities
- Create, track, and improve works order routings, and write and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
- Lead Continuous Improvement (CI) and productivity projects that support the site’s Lean and Quality work, using tools such as SMED, Poka-Yoke, and TPM.
- Take part in the NPI process and shape it so that new products are designed for manufacture and assembly (DFMA).
- Find the root cause of production problems, put corrective actions in place, and respond quickly to support day-to-day output.
- Identify, justify, and deliver Capital Expenditure requests, including the benefits case and return-on-investment timescales.
- Plan, draw, and carry out factory layout changes with Maintenance, EHS, and sub-contractors. Source and replace tooling and fixtures as needed.
- Support the Maintenance function and help develop the Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) system.
- Keep EHS compliant, including hazard identification, risk assessments, and COSHH. Additionally, maintain department KPIs and near-miss reporting.
- Coach and develop shop-floor colleagues, and work with Engineering and Project Management to protect the order book from future risks.
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Candidate Requirements & Qualifications
- HND in Mechanical Engineering as a minimum. A degree with a mechanical or electronic focus is preferred, although relevant experience will also be considered.
- Proven experience as a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, or Process Engineer in a modern manufacturing or assembly plant.
- Practical experience of Lean manufacturing, with real examples of implementing SMED, Poka-Yoke, TPM, or similar tools.
- A track record of automated and/or ergonomic process improvements.
- Working knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical control systems.
- A strong understanding of health and safety in a manufacturing environment.
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Benefits & Working Environment
- 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays
- 4% pension scheme
- Life assurance and company sick pay
- Free on-site car parking
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme, including access to mental health support
- Long service awards, free tea and coffee, and an optional Sports & Social Club
How to Apply
If you are interested in this Manufacturing Engineer position in Colchester and meet the criteria above, please send your updated CV today to apply, or contact the All Square Recruitment team directly for more details.
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