Manufacturing Engineer

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER £44,000 Birmingham We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our team. This isn’t just about keeping production running—this is about engineering how it runs. You’ll take ownership of manufacturing from a technical perspective, ensuring every process is robust, repeatable, and optimised. You will be joining a strong and supportive team of Manufacturing Engineers. We use a variety of different manufacturing processes, such as CNC and assembly Commutable from :- Birmingham, Bearwood, Sutton Coldfield, Minworth, Solihull, Aston, Moseley, Walsall, Harbourne, Oldbury, Tyseley, Aldridge and Willenhall DUTIES * Support NPI (New Product Introduction) from concept to launch * Develop process flows, route cards (Uniplan), and SOPs * Lead tooling selection, trials, and implementation * Drive lean improvements (Kaizen, 5S, SMED, etc.) * Partner with quality on supplier & customer issues * Train operators on new processes, tooling, and fixtures * Deliver DFM/DFA improvements with design teams * Run cost-down and process optimisation projects * Support Six Sigma initiatives and root cause analysis * Produce labour and tooling estimates for new work REQUIREMENTS * Strong background in manufacturing / production engineering * Hands-on experience with lean and continuous improvement tools * Ability to solve problems and implement practical solutions * Confidence working cross-functionally with engineering teams * A proactive mindset with real ownership of your work This is a super opportunity, to be part of a welcoming and supportive team, where your expertise and knowledge will be greatly appreciated. Please Note: Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our aim is to help you secure the best possible future for yourself & this is a totally FREE service to all our Candidates. If you believe that your skills and experience match what we are looking for please call me or APPLY and I will be in touch. Should you want to learn more about any of our MANUFACTURING & PRODUCTION vacancies, or should you just want to discuss your particular needs, then please do not hesitate to contact me to have an informal, confidential chat. Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Manufacturing & Production Recruitment Support since 1994