Manufacturing Process EngineerLocation: Southampton, HampshireSalary:Technician level: circa £30,000Engineer level: circa £45,000Type: Permanent, full-time
The RoleWe are recruiting a Manufacturing Process Engineer to join a high-tech manufacturing environment in Southampton. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, this role provides day-to-day engineering support to a key components production line, with a particular focus on fibre-based products supplied both internally and to external manufacturing partners.This is a hands-on role supporting live manufacturing operations, solving problems at source, driving continuous improvement and supporting new product introductions. The level of appointment will be aligned to experience and capability, allowing the role to suit either a Technician-level candidate looking to develop or a more experienced Engineer.You will work closely with Production, R&D and Engineering teams, contributing to process robustness, product quality and operational efficiency, while also bringing fresh thinking and improvement ideas.
Key ResponsibilitiesProvide day-to-day manufacturing process support to production lines, identifying issues and implementing root cause corrective actionsDrive continuous improvement initiatives focused on quality, cycle time, cost reduction and process efficiencyCreate, maintain and improve SOPs, routings and technical manufacturing documentationSupport the introduction of new products, processes and equipment, ensuring manufacturing requirements are metCollaborate with Engineering and R&D teams on process development and product improvementsLog, track and prioritise issues and improvement actions using JIRA and Confluence
Skills & ExperienceEssential:Minimum of 3 years experience in a manufacturing support or process engineering roleStrong problem-solving skills with experience in root cause analysisExperience creating and maintaining technical documentationIT literate with good working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPointDesirable:Experience with fibre components, optical assemblies, laser-based products or similar high-precision manufacturingHands-on experience using fibre processing equipment (e.g. splicers, cleavers, stripping tools)Knowledge of precision machinery, automation, electrical diagnostics or programmingExperience of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or similar continuous improvement methodologiesData analysis experience, including exposure to SQL
QualificationsDegree qualified in an engineering or scientific discipline, or demonstrably equivalent through experience and alternative technical qualifications
Personal AttributesHighly motivated with the ability to manage multiple tasks effectivelyComfortable working in a fast-paced, changing manufacturing environmentSelf-motivated and able to work independently as well as part of a teamStrong interpersonal skills and the ability to work across multidisciplinary teamsPractical, hands-on approach with a creative and solutions-focused mindsetStrong customer and quality focus