Manufacturing Engineer in PR

Manufacturing Engineer – Preston Area

Atomic Talent is recruiting on behalf of a leading engineering and manufacturing organisation. This role offers an experienced Manufacturing Engineer the opportunity to support manufacturing operations, improve production processes and deliver projects across multiple departments.

• Support the delivery of engineering projects from design to manufacture.
• Analyse engineering drawings, specifications and technical documentation.
• Develop and implement manufacturing methods, routings and process instructions.
• Generate and maintain Bills of Materials (BOMs) within manufacturing systems.
• Provide technical assistance to production teams and monitor product and project quality.
• Manage engineering changes and support effective change-control processes.
• Collaborate with design, purchasing, quality, commercial and project management teams.
• Review customer specifications, quality plans, Inspection and Test Plans (ITPs) and other documentation.
• Support supplier and subcontractor management, including technical queries and progress tracking.
• Expedite materials, subcontracted services and deliveries to support schedules.
• Produce project and manufacturing progress reports.
• Attend customer and internal meetings, providing technical updates.
• Identify and support continuous improvement and value engineering initiatives.
• Contribute to estimating and business development activities where required.
• Promote high standards of health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.

• Experience in a Manufacturing Engineer, Production Engineer, Project Engineer or similar engineering role.
• Ability to read and interpret complex engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production planning and engineering documentation.
• Experience creating manufacturing routings and Bills of Materials (BOMs).
• Strong understanding of quality procedures and non‑conformance management.
• Experience working within a regulated engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work across cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and engineering/manufacturing systems.

• HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience using ERP, MES, MRP or manufacturing control systems.
• Knowledge of fabrication, machining, assembly or heavy engineering environments.
• Understanding of project delivery methodologies and change control processes.
• Membership of a relevant professional engineering institution.

• Competitive salary of £40,000 – £46,000.
• Opportunity to work on varied and technically challenging projects.
• Career development and professional training opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive engineering environment.
• Stable, long‑term career opportunity with a growing organisation.

Apply today through Atomic Talent for a confidential discussion.