Manufacturing Engineer - FTC

Manufacturing Engineer - FTC – Perfect Storm Software, LLC

We are seeking a proactive and innovative Manufacturing Engineer to drive continuous improvement and sustainable, safe change across our manufacturing operations. In this hands‑on role, you’ll identify and deliver innovative process enhancements, optimise flow and layout designs, and support the effective introduction of new technologies and product lines.

12‑month Fixed‑Term Contract

This role involves a 50/50 split between cleanroom and non‑cleanroom environments.

• Provide engineering support to manufacturing operations, troubleshooting issues and driving process improvements.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cycle time, cost reduction, and process enhancement using Lean, Six Sigma, and value engineering techniques.
• Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), technical specifications, and manufacturing documentation.
• Implement a robust training framework to ensure workforce competence and compliance across allocated manufacturing cells.
• Define and monitor key performance metrics to evaluate process effectiveness and drive accountability.
• Design, validate, and maintain efficient cell manufacturing layouts that support operational excellence.
• Conduct detailed data analysis and structured problem‑solving (A3, 8D, DMAIC) to investigate and optimise manufacturing processes.
• Partner with Engineering and NPI teams to ensure product designs are manufacturable (DFx principles).
• Conduct risk assessments on new or modified equipment, processes, or procedures.
• Report project progress, risks, and budgets to management as required.
• Champion and lead change, driving cultural and operational improvements across the business.
• Take ownership of non‑conformance resolution and corrective actions within allocated manufacturing areas.

• 35 years experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Proven exposure to Lean Manufacturing, including VSM, A3, 8D, DMAIC, Six Sigma, SPC, and APQP.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret design and process capability data.
• Demonstrated experience writing work instructions, SOPs, and process flow documentation.
• Excellent IT proficiency, especially Microsoft Excel.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety at Work legislation.
• Experience implementing 5S principles.

• Experience working in cleanroom environments.
• Background in fine mechanical assembly.
• Knowledge of TPM, OEE, capacity planning, and takt‑based flow.
• Six Sigma Green Belt qualification.
• Experience with Gage R&R and SQL queries.
• Familiarity with optical fibre handling and fusion splicing.

Mid‑Senior level

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