Manufacturing Engineers

Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Southampton, Hampshire
Salary: £40,000 – £50,000

We’re looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our growing Operations Engineering team in Southampton. This is a fantastic chance to be part of a new and developing team, where you’ll have real scope to shape processes, drive improvements, and grow your career.

You’ll work closely with production teams and R&D, supporting day-to-day operations, introducing new products, and delivering key improvements across yield, quality, and efficiency. Experience in fibre processing is welcome but not required – full training will be provided where needed. What matters most is your solid background in manufacturing engineering and your drive to deliver results in a fast-paced environment.

What you’ll be doing:

• Supporting production equipment, ensuring effective service, repair, calibration, and TPM activities.
• Leading problem-solving and root cause analysis to deliver corrective actions.
• Driving process improvements across value streams to boost yield, efficiency, and quality.
• Supporting lean manufacturing initiatives and contributing to continuous improvement projects.
• Handling documentation control, data analysis, and reporting on KPIs.
• Assisting with new product introductions, working closely with R&D.
• Engaging in failure analysis and improvement activities to reduce scrap and improve reliability.

What we’re looking for:

• At least 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing engineering role.
• Strong background in lean manufacturing, value stream mapping, and process improvements.
• Experience with documentation control and failure analysis.
• Confident problem-solver who can deliver practical solutions.
• Degree (or equivalent) in an engineering or science discipline.

Personal qualities:

• Adaptable and motivated – happy to work in a dynamic environment.
• Strong communicator and team player.
• Hands-on and methodical, with a drive for continuous improvement.
• Eager to develop new skills and grow with the business.

✨ With growth on the horizon, we’re hiring one Manufacturing Engineer now, with another to follow soon, as well as a Manufacturing Technician. If you’re looking to take the next step in your career, this is a fantastic opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation at an exciting time of expansion.