Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer

Job Title Powertrain Manufacturing Engineer Ref #59004

Date posted

Tuesday, April 28, 2026

Country United Kingdom Location Woking Business  area

Manufacturing Department Manufacturing  Engineering Position level5 - Supervisory / Professional - (L-15)
Working time

Full Time Contract type

Permanent

Working pattern9am - 6pm Monday to Friday

SalaryN/AWhat to Expect The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for defining, developing, and delivering key elements of an assembly manufacturing system for a low volume Powertrain assembly and test facility. The role ensures the powertrain design is translated into a robust, scalable, safe, and cost-efficient production system capable of meeting quality, on time delivery, and lifecycle cost targets from launch through full-rate production.

This position starts with the assembly line concept development through to equipment specification, installation, commissioning, and production ramp-up, and plays a critical role in shaping plant architecture, automation strategy, and manufacturing standards.

What You'll Do
** Manufacturing System Design
*** Define the end-to-end assembly process architecture, including process flow, line segmentation, in station process control and automation strategy.
* Lead development of assembly line layouts, takt-time models, staffing assumptions, and scalability plans.
* Ensure manufacturing solutions achieve safety, quality, throughput, flexibility, and cost targets.
* Drive design-for-manufacture improvements with product engineering teams.
* Develop and implement Lean Production Systems.
* Define and integrate manufacturing processes with MES and digital production systems to ensure traceability, process control, and real-time performance monitoring.
** Tooling, Equipment, and Automation
*** Approve specifications for assembly tooling, fastening systems, fixtures, and equipment.
* Lead technical selection and governance of automation integrators and equipment suppliers.
* Participate in engineering design reviews and ensure readiness for factory and site acceptance testing.
* Ensure equipment designs support maintainability, reliability, and operational efficiency.
** Quality Integration and Process Robustness
*** Embed quality-by-design principles into all assembly processes.
* Develop PFMEAs, control plans, and error-proofing strategies.
* Ensure traceability, joint control, leak testing, cleanliness control, and inspection systems are properly specified.
* Partner with Quality team to deliver first-time-through and warranty performance targets.
* Control of change management for product and process.
* Use digital manufacturing tools and simulation to validate line capacity, process flow, ergonomics, and automation strategies prior to equipment installation
** Launch and Production Readiness
*** Perform assembly engineering activities through installation, commissioning, and run-at-rate validation.
* Support pilot builds, early production trials, and ramp-up stabilisation activities.
* Drive rapid root-cause resolution of process or equipment issues during launch.
* Ensure assembly processes achieve takt, yield, and safety targets within agreed timelines.
** Team Leadership and Capability Building
*** Contribute to a high-performing assembly and test engineering team covering process, tooling, and industrial engineering disciplines.
* Establish engineering standards, documentation practices, and continuous improvement routines.
* Implement safe systems of work and positive safety culture
* Drive ergonomic improvements in the workplace
* Responsible for compliance with all required regulations and policies
* Implement structured problem solving techniques for robust issue resolution
** Cross-Functional Collaboration
*** Work closely with Product Engineering, Facilities, Maintenance, Logistics, Digital/MES, Quality, and Production Operations to ensure full system integration.
* Support capital investment planning, cost justification, and programme governance reviews.
* Contribute to governance of current and future projects.

What You'll Bring
** Required Experience
*** Extensive experience in powertrain manufacturing engineering within high-volume precision mechanical assembly.
* Proven track record delivering at least one full production launch from concept through commissioning and ramp-up.
* Experience designing assembly lines, specifying equipment, and managing automation or tooling suppliers.
* Strong background collaborating with product engineering on design-for-manufacture improvements.
* Experience resolving launch and early production challenges in complex manufacturing environments.
** Required Skills and Competencies
**** Technical Expertise
*** Deep knowledge of assembly process design, line balancing, and production flow optimisation.
* Strong understanding of torque-controlled fastening, sealing processes, precision component assembly, leak testing and End of Line testing.
* Experience implementing error-proofing systems and robust traceability solutions.
* Familiarity with…