Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer at Astec Europe

Location: Astec Industries Europe Limited, 3 Bankmore Way East, Omagh, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom

Primary Process Owner, who works closely with all aspects of Astec, Inc. operations (manufacturing, quality, OpEx and safety) to develop safe, efficient and reliable manufacturing methods. Identifies process improvement opportunities (productivity and cost reduction), enabling Astec to create a sustainable competitive advantage through the use of Kaizen, lean tools and methods.

Leads cross‑functional events to analyze and deploy standards and techniques, improving quality, ensuring on‑time delivery, controlling costs and achieving other engineering and economic objectives. Applies visual and auditable manufacturing best practices to solve problems, improve performance and productivity while eliminating waste.

• Develops, evaluates, and recommends improvements in manufacturing methods through new processes and modifications, minimizing cost and effectively applying production capabilities.
• Implements process improvements through time studies, process mapping, value‑stream mapping, and workload balancing through cross‑functional team collaboration.
• Uses standard lean tools to achieve safety and process improvements, reducing cycle‑time, rework, scrap, inventory, overtime, space, and improving on‑time completions.
• Facilitates continuous improvements through lean tools and coordinates lean training and development activities for all employees.
• Works with manufacturing to analyze and plan workforce utilization, space requirements, material routing and handling methods, manufacturing processes and methods, machine and tool design applications, workflow, new technology and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency, safety and quality.
• Estimates production times, capacity requirements and related costs to provide information for management decisions and to meet completion dates and technical specifications.
• Develops proposals, evaluates new development programs and recommends changes in manufacturing processes and production methods to improve quality, productivity, manufacturability and safety as required. Works with Design Engineering to review design for manufacture.
• Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Responsible for the transition of new product introductions from engineering to manufacturing, including capacity analysis, process robustness and process validations.
• Develops and maintains the manufacturing process work instructions and assembly tooling initiated by product design or method improvement changes.
• Specifies new equipment and designs required fixtures, jigs and tooling needed to meet production and quality requirements.
• Researches, organizes, analyzes and maintains records of technical information from a variety of sources.
• Follows company policies and procedures at all times.
• Follows proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
• Performs special projects and other duties as assigned.

Astec Europe, part of Astec Industries – a >$1bn NASDAQ‑listed company that designs, manufactures and supplies heavy‑equipment to the asphalt, concrete, recycling, aggregate, road building and mining sectors. The company was purchased in 2014 by Astec Industries, bringing together world‑renowned brands such as Peterson grinders, Kolberg‑Pioneer, Johnson Crushers and Osborn mining products. Astec’s Omagh facility has received significant investment to support future growth and is seeking top talent to join the journey.

• Third Level qualification (degree or foundation degree) in an engineering related discipline (e.g., manufacturing, mechanical, industrial).
• Minimum of two years related work experience in a manufacturing environment, with a demonstrated understanding of heavy machinery manufacturing processes.
• Knowledge of LEAN methods used in manufacturing processes.
• Ability to collaborate and facilitate cross‑functional teams to influence and manage change in a heavy manufacturing work environment.

Desired Criteria: None specified.

Closing Date: Saturday 10th January, 2026
Contract Type: Full‑time
Salary: Based on experience