Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer role in Portsmouth involves planning and designing manufacturing processes within an industrial plant, focusing on LEAN principles to maximize efficiency. The position requires analyzing equipment layout, workflow, and workforce utilization while ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations. The role is contract-based, with a focus on continuous improvement and technical support for manufacturing cells. Candidates must have relevant experience and qualifications in manufacturing engineering.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review existing production cells and implement changes to improve manpower utilization.
• Provide support to the manufacturing cells and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide solutions/improvements to address HSE issues.
• Provide technical/process support to Engineering Technicians.
• Ensure all new or modified processes, equipment, and materials comply with UK Health and Safety regulations and Company Procedures.
• Complete process, equipment, and ergonomic risk assessments where necessary.
• Assist the Technician team in determining the correct TPM activities and schedules.
• Procure new or enhance existing equipment through in-house modifications or third-party solutions.

Key Skills:

• 3 years+ experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a suitable discipline.
• HNC or equivalent in an Engineering discipline, preferably Mechanical and Production Engineering, or recognized time-served apprenticeship.
• 3D CAD knowledge is essential.
• Six Sigma Green Belt qualification (or practical application) is desirable.
• Experience in a medium to high volume production environment is essential.
• Proven working knowledge of assembly automation including PLCs is desirable.
• Proven experience in managing projects is essential.
• Previous experience of managing reporting staff is desirable.
• Can-do attitude and a team player.
• Proactive in HSE.
• Fluency in English language (written & verbal) is essential.

Salary (Rate): £35

City: Portsmouth

Country: UK

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: Mid-Level

Industry: Other