Manufacturing Engineer

Country:
United Kingdom Req  Job Type: Full Time Workplace Type:
Onsite Seniority Level: Associate About Cubis Systems Cubis Systems is a global leader in the design, engineering and manufacture of network access products for the infrastructure, utility and construction markets. Headquartered in Northern Ireland, Cubis is part of the €27 billion CRH Group and operates from multiple sites across the UK and Ireland, exporting to over 30 countries worldwide. Our market-leading brands, Cubis Systems, NAL, and FILOform, supply smart, safe, and sustainable product solutions to a range of construction sectors.

Through innovation, we enable construction partners to optimise efficiency and safety through pioneering products designed for simplicity, speed, and reliability. We stand together to reinvent the way our world is built through collaboration on breakthrough ideas that achieve tomorrows solutions today. Manufacturing Engineer United Kingdom Join Our Team at Cubis Systems Exciting Opportunities Await At Infrastructure Products Europe, were innovators, problem-solvers, and collaborators with a shared mission: creating manufacturing solutions that simplify complex infrastructure challenges.

We deliver innovative, sustainable products to clients around the world. Our culture puts people at the centre of everything we do. Your ideas will be valued, your development supported, and your contributions will genuinely make a difference. Here, youll be part of a diverse and ambitious team that champions creativity, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

What We Offer Competitive salary Company pension contribution A range of healthcare options Competitive holidays, including Christmas shutdown Employee Committees for Health & Wellbeing and Inclusion & Diversity Engagement & Wellbeing initiatives Employee referral programme Enhanced Family friendly policies

Career development opportunities across IPE and the wider CRH Group

Reports to:

Capex & Process Engineering Manager

Role Overview :
The Manufacturing Engineer will support the introduction, optimisation, and ongoing manufacture of products within the Capex product portfolio. The role is responsible for ensuring manufacturing processes are safe, efficient, cost-effective, and capable of meeting customer quality and delivery expectations. Working closely with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, Quality, and Product Management teams, the Manufacturing Engineer will lead continuous improvement initiatives, support new product introductions (NPI), and drive manufacturing excellence across the Capex portfolio.

What our new Manufacturing Engineer will be doing:
Lead the end-to-end delivery of Capex projects, ensuring adherence to the Capex Project Delivery Framework, including business case development, project planning, steering committees, URS/FDS documentation, and DIOPQ protocols. Develop comprehensive business cases for capital investment proposals, including ROI analysis, payback calculations, risk assessments, and benefit quantification aligned with group-level priorities. Manage Cap Ex project execution on time, within budget, and to required safety and quality standards, using Gantt charts, gateway reviews, and project governance tools to control progress.

Specify, evaluate, implement, and integrate new automation technologies and manufacturing equipment, ensuring alignment with business goals, scalability, and operational requirements. Develop specification and testing protocols, validation procedures, and commissioning plans to guarantee that all equipment and systems meet industry certifications and are reliable and fit for purpose. Oversee contractors and suppliers during project implementation, ensuring compliance with safety, technical, and quality requirements throughout installation and commissioning phases.

Conduct benefit reviews post-implementation to validate that projects deliver against original business case assumptions and quantified savings. Carry out time studies, develop standard work, and update ERP data to improve manufacturing accuracy, planning, and efficiency. Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with company safety standards and regulatory requirements. Participate in risk assessments and safe system of work development. Promote a culture of continuous improvement, safety, and operational excellence.

The experience our new Manufacturing Engineer will have includes:
Candidates must be educated to HNC/HND level or equivalent, in an…