Manufacturing Engineer

Jackson Hogg are delighted to be supporting a leading manufacturing business in the search for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join their team on a 12-month fixed-term contract.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on Manufacturing Engineer to make an immediate impact, supporting a busy project workload and driving manufacturing excellence across the business. Working closely with engineering, production and quality teams, you will play a key role in developing manufacturing processes, improving efficiencies and ensuring successful project delivery.

As Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for translating customer and engineering requirements into robust manufacturing processes and documentation. You will work across fabrication, machining and assembly operations, identifying opportunities to improve productivity, quality and cost performance.

• Developing and maintaining manufacturing routings, methods and process documentation.
• Creating and improving manufacturing plans to support production requirements.
• Supporting process improvement, waste reduction and efficiency initiatives.
• Producing and reviewing manufacturing drawings, tooling and fixture requirements.
• Conducting process risk assessments and PFMEA activities.
• Supporting root cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions.
• Working closely with production teams to ensure manufacturing methods are understood and followed.
• Supporting the introduction of new products, processes and equipment.
• Managing technical queries and liaising with internal stakeholders throughout the manufacturing process.

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience as a Manufacturing Engineer within a fabrication and/or machining environment.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, including fabrication, machining, welding and assembly.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Experience developing manufacturing routings, work instructions and process documentation.
• Knowledge of continuous improvement methodologies and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong problem‑solving and communication skills.
• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent) desirable.

• 12-month fixed-term contract with immediate start available.
• Salary up to £50,000 DOE.
• Opportunity to make a significant impact on high-profile project work.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
• Chance to work on varied and technically challenging manufacturing projects.