Manufacturing Engineer
Job in
Stoke-on-Trent, Stoke, Staffordshire, EX39, England, UK
Listed on 2026-09-12
Listing for:
D R Newitt Recruitment
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-09-12
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering -
Engineering
Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma, Manufacturing Engineer, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Manufacturing Engineer – FMCG Manufacturing
The RoleAre you a hands-on Continuous Improvement or Manufacturing Engineer who thrives in a fast-paced FMCG environment?
This role focuses on leading packaging trials, process optimisation and automation improvements across a high-volume manufacturing operation. You’ll work closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality and Product Development to improve performance, efficiency and cost across production assets.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and executing line trials and implementation projects
- Driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing assets
- Ensuring packaging compatibility with automation and production equipment
- Supporting new product introductions (NPI) into manufacturing
- Improving efficiency, reducing waste and optimising configurations
- Supporting new equipment introductions, FAT testing and validation
- Troubleshooting packaging and production-related challenges
- Championing GMP, quality and safety standards
- Experience in FMCG or Manufacturing
- Strong CI mindset (Lean, OEE improvement, waste & cost reduction)
- Comfortable leading factory trials and cross-functional projects
- Self-motivated, analytical and solutions-focused
- Company pension
- Free Life Assurance
- Attendance bonus
- Enhanced family leave
- Health cash plan
- Employee Assistance Programme with 24/7 GP access
- Cycle to Work scheme
- Free car parking
- Employee discount platforms
- On-site facilities and regular employee events
If you’re ready to take ownership of improvement projects and drive measurable operational impact in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we’d love to hear from you.
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