Manufacturing Engieer


Company:	Manpower UK Limited
Salary:	Not specified
Hours:	Full-time
Location:	Kidderminster, DY11 7RZ
Job type:	Permanent
Posting date:	22 Oct 2026
Closing date:	29 Oct 2026

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Summary

Vacancy: 2 Manufacturing Engineers

Location: Summerfield, Kidderminster, UK

Contract: Permanent

Reporting to: Production Engineering Manager

About the Role

We are seeking talented and enthusiastic Manufacturing Engineers to join our Operations Team and contribute to the development and optimisation of current and future manufacturing capabilities within a high-precision, defence-focused manufacturing environment.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will work closely with production teams to:

Solve production challenges and bottlenecks

Improve processes, methods, and tooling to optimise output

Deliver capital projects from concept to introduction

Design jigs, fixtures, test equipment, and tooling as required

Create and maintain standard operating procedures and process control documents

Support quality assurance and safety compliance

Monitor KPIs, identify cost reduction opportunities, and drive continuous improvement

Be comfortable working in an environment with energetic/explosive materials

You will play a pivotal role in enhancing shop floor safety, quality, productivity, and the successful introduction of new products.

Candidate Profile

Essential Qualifications:

HNC, HND, or higher in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent practical experience)

Proven experience in a production manufacturing environment

Essential Experience:

Manufacturing Engineering experience within a production environment

Hands-on knowledge of lean manufacturing tools and techniques: value stream mapping, 6S, KanBan, Kaizen, MRL, PFMEA, SPC

Experience in ISO 9001 environments

Strong project delivery and problem-solving skills

Proven track record of working within a strong health & safety culture

IT literate (Microsoft Word, Excel, Project, Outlook)

Desirable Experience:

EN9100, AS9100, ISO 14001, 18001

Defence industry experience

Knowledge of quality tools and APQP methodologies (DoE, 8D, Control Plans, Capability Studies, Lean Sigma)

Skills & Attributes:

Analytical, proactive, and solution-oriented

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Commitment to continuous improvement and process optimisation

Essential Criteria:

Successful candidate must be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC)

Why Join?

This is a unique opportunity to develop your career in a highly technical, safety-critical environment within the defence sector. You'll work on cutting-edge manufacturing projects, gain exposure to high-precision engineering, and make a tangible impact on production processes and capabilities.

Apply now to be part of a high-performing team and help shape the future of defence manufacturing.

If you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website.

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