Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Manufacturing Engineering Technician
📍 Location: Southampton, Hampshire
📄 Type: Permanent
💰 Salary: £28,000 - £35,000

Are you a hands-on problem solver with a passion for manufacturing and continuous improvement? We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician to join the Operational Excellence team. This is a fantastic opportunity to play a key role in ensuring industry-leading lasers are built and tested to the highest standards.

🔧 Key Responsibilities:

• Daily Production Support: Troubleshoot production lines, identify root causes, and resolve issues.
• Process Optimisation: Improve production efficiency and equipment performance to maximise yield.
• Collaborative Product Qualification: Work with engineers to implement new processes and qualify new products.
• Maintenance & Calibration: Ensure equipment is maintained, serviced, and calibrated on schedule.
• Process Documentation: Develop and maintain clear work instructions, SOPs, and workflows.

🎯 What We’re Looking For:

✅ Essential:

• Experience in manufacturing, service, or repair industries.
• Hands-on approach with a solid understanding of production processes.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Competent IT skills for reporting and documentation.
• Cleanroom experience is highly desirable.

➕ Nice to Have:

• Lean Manufacturing experience.
• Experience with machine and equipment repairs.
• Experience in cross-functional team collaboration.
• Optical or mechanical assembly knowledge.
• Cleanroom experience is highly desirable.
• Knowledge of TPM (Total Productive Maintenance) principles.

🎓 Qualifications:

• Technical qualifications in engineering or science (or equivalent experience).

💡 What Makes You a Great Fit?

• Highly organised and able to manage multiple tasks efficiently.
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently.
• Adaptable to dynamic environments and changing priorities.
• Strong communication skills and thrives in a collaborative team environment.
• Creative problem-solving mindset with a focus on continuous improvement.

If you’re excited by this opportunity, send your CV to GemmaF@gahl.co.uk – we’d love to hear from you!