Riada Resourcing

Phone Number: 02870326600
Email: info@riadaresourcing.com
Web: www.riadaresourcing.com

Job description

Riada Resourcing is delighted to be representing an established manufacturing business that is recruiting an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support and enhance production operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility. This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with strong process improvement and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Analyse existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
• Design, develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity and quality.
• Support the introduction of new products, equipment and manufacturing methods.
• Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions and process documentation.
• Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.
• Monitor production performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
• Manage engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
• Support the specification, installation and commissioning of manufacturing equipment.
• Ensure manufacturing processes comply with health, safety and quality standards.
• Assist with production layout planning and workflow optimisation.
• Provide technical support and training to production personnel.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams to achieve operational objectives.
• Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills and Qualifications

Essential Skills

• Degree or HND/HNC in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing engineering role.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement and process optimisation.
• Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.
• Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Analytical and organisational skills.
• Communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and engineering software packages.