Manufacturing Engineer – Process Tweaker. Problem Solver. Improvement Addict.

Bourne, Lincolnshire

£35000 pa

So, What’s the Gig?

Love streamlining a production line?

Spotting waste from 10 feet away?

Quietly judging inefficient workflows in the wild?

You’re our kind of Manufacturing Engineer.

In this role, you’ll help shape the way products are made — not just once, but better every time.

You'll be the bridge between "design says this" and "production needs that,” helping drive a “right first time” culture by improving processes, solving problems, and chasing out inefficiencies like a lean ninja.

Your Day-to-Day (AKA: Where the Magic Happens)

• Give hands-on input into the NPI (New Product Introduction) process
• Tackle production challenges using practical problem-solving techniques
• Hunt down root causes, implement smart fixes, and make them stick
• Collaborate with teams across production, engineering, and beyond
• Drive lean improvements that make things smoother, faster, and smarter
• Champion process changes, updates, and enhancements with purpose
• Help embed a culture of continuous improvement across the board

The Must-Have Toolkit

• HNC in Engineering (or equivalent — we value experience too)
• 2+ years in a manufacturing environment
• Good grasp of lean methodologies and how to use them effectively
• Working knowledge of SOPs, job instructions, and documentation
• Comfortable with data, decisions, and PowerPoint slides
• Excellent communicator — whether you're talking to the shop floor or the boardroom

You Might Be Just Right If…

• You can spot a bottleneck before anyone else notices there’s even a kink
• You're obsessed with process — and not just for the sake of it
• You're the kind of person who quietly tweaks a spreadsheet for better flow
• You believe a “right first time” mindset isn’t a slogan — it’s a way of working
• You ask “why?” more than most people are ready for

What You May Not Love (But We’d Rather Be Honest)

• There’s a lot of collaboration — if solo projects are more your thing, this might feel like too much group work
• Change takes time — patience and persistence are key
• You’ll be juggling multiple small wins while aiming for big-picture improvements
• Sometimes, you’ll need to nudge others toward progress (and not everyone likes being nudged)

Why This Role Is Worth It

• You’ll directly shape how things are made — and make them better
• You’ll be part of a team that values real solutions over quick fixes
• Your ideas and improvements won’t just be noted — they’ll be implemented
• It’s a role where every day brings something new to improve

Ready to Build Better?

If you’ve got the drive to make manufacturing smarter, faster, and leaner — we want to hear from you. Apply now and let’s get improving.