Elevation Recruitment Group are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join a fast-paced, high-regulated environment. You’ll play a key part in supporting production, resolving technical issues, and driving continuous improvement across processes, products, and performance measures. The role combines hands-on shopfloor support with responsibility for delivering NPI projects, optimising methods of manufacture, and introducing new technologies and equipment.

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will:

• Develop and improve manufacturing methods to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Lead and support NPI and CI projects, ensuring on-time, on-budget, high-quality outcomes.
• Create and maintain process documentation, routings, and BOMs within ERP systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and deliver customer requirements.
• Drive root cause analysis, corrective actions, and process capability improvements.
• Support tool/fixture introduction and CAPEX projects from concept through to implementation.
• Explore and introduce new technologies to maintain competitive advantage.

What we are looking to see from your experience as a Manufacturing Engineer:

• Experience in at least two areas: CNC machining, sheet metal forming, welding, heat treatment, EDM, or general assembly/fabrication.
• HNC or above in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Industrial Engineering.
• Background in a high-regulated sector (aerospace preferred) with knowledge of FAIR, PPAP, and AS9100.
• Strong project management and problem-solving skills (PFMEA, RCA, 8D, 5 Whys).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, and quality tools.
• Confident in interpreting engineering drawings and GD&T.

What is in it for you?

• A chance to work on technically challenging projects in a high-regulated environment.
• Opportunities for career development and training.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Contact laurenm@elevationrecruitment.com