Manufacturing Engineer - FTC

Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer (FTC) role at Elevation Recruitment Group involves enhancing manufacturing methods within a global engineering business focused on advanced manufacturing sectors. The position requires hands-on technical support for production issues, new product introductions, and process improvements, while also engaging with cross-functional teams. Candidates should possess significant engineering experience and a strong background in various production areas. This role is ideal for engineers eager to contribute to technical problem-solving and manufacturing performance in a high-precision environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and continuously improve manufacturing methods to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Provide technical input and hands-on support to resolve shopfloor production issues.
• Support new product introductions (NPI) and industrialisation projects from concept through to implementation.
• Create and maintain controlled documents, including BOMs, routings, SOPs, and technique sheets.
• Lead or contribute to cost reduction, process improvement, and margin enhancement projects.
• Oversee tooling and fixture design, supplier engagement, trials, and implementation.
• Utilise problem-solving tools such as RCA, 8D, and PFMEA to identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Support capital investment projects, including business case creation, ROI justification, and project execution.
• Engage cross-functionally with quality, planning, operations, and commercial teams to meet customer requirements.
• Contribute to the identification and adoption of new technologies for process competitiveness.
• Conduct H&S risk assessments and contribute to investigations when required.

Key Skills:

• A minimum of 5 years’ experience in an engineering environment (aerospace, automotive, heavy industry, etc.).
• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in two or more areas of production such as CNC machining, fabrication, sheet metal, welding, EDM, or heat treatment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, including a strong understanding of GD&T.
• Knowledge of engineering change control, risk management, and technical documentation.
• Strong experience using problem-solving tools (PFMEA, 5 Whys, 8D, etc.).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams.
• Aerospace manufacturing experience and familiarity with lean/Six Sigma methodologies would be advantageous.

Salary (Rate): £60,000

City: Sheffield

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: fixed-term

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Engineering