Manufacturing Engineer in Basildon, Essex

Manufacturing Engineer

Basildon

12-Month Contract

Paying up to £48p/h (Inside IR35)

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and optimise manufacturing processes, methods, and equipment
• Support product transition from design into production
• Analyse production data, costs, and schedules to inform decisions
• Resolve complex production issues and improve shop floor performance
• Drive efficiency through capacity planning, workflow, and layout improvements
• Ensure product quality through validation, verification, and process control
• Maintain manufacturing documentation and production data
• Lead and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Support failure investigations using structured problem-solving methods (e.g. 8D)
• Mentor junior engineers and collaborate with cross-functional teams

Essential:

• Degree in Engineering or equivalent experience
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and principles
• Ability to analyse data and influence decisions
• Experience across the product lifecycle
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills
• Ability to manage workload independently and collaboratively

Desirable:

• Experience in manufacturing capability development
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0 / Smart Factory principles