Manufacturing Engineer

Your new company

A leading advanced manufacturing organisation with a strong global presence is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join its growing team at a state-of-the-art facility in outer Belfast. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a forward-thinking engineering environment focused on innovation, quality, and continuous improvement.

Your new role

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will play a key role in developing and optimising manufacturing processes for complex components. You will support production operations, introduce new technologies, and drive efficiency improvements across a variety of processes including surface treatments, bonding, painting, and assembly.Key responsibilities will include:

• Developing and improving manufacturing methods to enhance quality and efficiency
• Designing and specifying tooling, fixtures, and equipment
• Leading process improvement and continuous improvement initiatives
• Supporting new product introduction and change management processes
• Defining manufacturing process flows and supporting layout optimisation
• Creating and maintaining technical documentation, BOMs, and procedures
• Providing technical support across production, quality, and supply chain teams
• Supporting customer requirements and responding to technical queries
• Assisting with training operators on new or updated processes
• Driving innovation and implementing new technologies where appropriate

What you'll need to succeed

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• HNC/HND (Level 3 or above) in Mechanical Engineering or similar (degree desirable)
• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering role within a regulated or high-quality environment
• Experience in at least one of the following processes: surface treatments, bonding, painting, assembly, or automated processes
• Strong problem-solving skills with familiarity in tools such as 8D or structured root cause analysis
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally
• A proactive mindset with a focus on continuous improvement

What you'll get in return

• Competitive salary of £38,000 - £42,000 depending on experience
• 33 days annual leave
• Generous pension scheme above the standard
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Free onsite parking
• Employee benefits and discount platform
• Opportunity to work in a modern, high-tech production environment

What you need to do now


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