Manufacturing Engineer
Posted on May 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Stopsley, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Near Luton
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in high-volume production environments?
This is a brand-new opportunity to join a Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company for their UK HQ near Luton, where you will play a key role in improving production processes, driving efficiency and supporting new product introduction.
The Manufacturing Engineer Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead initiatives to improve production performance, reduce waste and enhance quality across a fast-paced manufacturing site.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams and support both existing production and new product introduction activities, across a range of processes including machining, welding and fabrication.
Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies including Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping
Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality and output across machining, welding and fabrication processes
Drive defect reduction through error-proofing and process control
Support new product introduction from concept through to production
Specify and validate equipment, tooling and fixtures
Deliver cost reduction and value engineering projects
Prepare and justify CapEx proposals including cost analysis
Support capital investment projects and site improvements
Requirements for the Manufacturing Engineer Role
HND or Degree in Engineering, ideally Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial
Experience in high-volume manufacturing, ideally automotive or similar
Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience working with machining, welding, fabrication or assembly processes
Experience working with automation, tooling or test equipment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process data
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt would be advantageous
Experience with CapEx or capital investment projects would be beneficial
What's On Offer
Salary up to £45,000
Annual bonus
Pension matched up to 7%
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
Holiday purchase and carry-over schemes
Life assurance (4x salary)
Healthshield cash plan
Location - Near Luton and commutable from Luton, Hitchin, Stevenage, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Hemel Hempstead and Bedford
Apply Now - This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established global business where you can play a key role in improving manufacturing performance and developing your engineering career.
To find out more about Progressive please visit
Location: Near Luton
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in high-volume production environments?
This is a brand-new opportunity to join a Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company for their UK HQ near Luton, where you will play a key role in improving production processes, driving efficiency and supporting new product introduction.
The Manufacturing Engineer Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead initiatives to improve production performance, reduce waste and enhance quality across a fast-paced manufacturing site.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams and support both existing production and new product introduction activities, across a range of processes including machining, welding and fabrication.
Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies including Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping
Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality and output across machining, welding and fabrication processes
Drive defect reduction through error-proofing and process control
Support new product introduction from concept through to production
Specify and validate equipment, tooling and fixtures
Deliver cost reduction and value engineering projects
Prepare and justify CapEx proposals including cost analysis
Support capital investment projects and site improvements
Requirements for the Manufacturing Engineer Role
HND or Degree in Engineering, ideally Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial
Experience in high-volume manufacturing, ideally automotive or similar
Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience working with machining, welding, fabrication or assembly processes
Experience working with automation, tooling or test equipment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process data
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt would be advantageous
Experience with CapEx or capital investment projects would be beneficial
What's On Offer
Salary up to £45,000
Annual bonus
Pension matched up to 7%
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
Holiday purchase and carry-over schemes
Life assurance (4x salary)
Healthshield cash plan
Location - Near Luton and commutable from Luton, Hitchin, Stevenage, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Hemel Hempstead and Bedford
Apply Now - This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established global business where you can play a key role in improving manufacturing performance and developing your engineering career.
To find out more about Progressive please visit
Reference: 225111924
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Manufacturing Engineer
Posted on May 14, 2026 by CV-Library
Stopsley, Bedfordshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£40k - £45k Annual
Full-Time
Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Near Luton
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in high-volume production environments?
This is a brand-new opportunity to join a Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company for their UK HQ near Luton, where you will play a key role in improving production processes, driving efficiency and supporting new product introduction.
The Manufacturing Engineer Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead initiatives to improve production performance, reduce waste and enhance quality across a fast-paced manufacturing site.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams and support both existing production and new product introduction activities, across a range of processes including machining, welding and fabrication.
Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies including Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping
Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality and output across machining, welding and fabrication processes
Drive defect reduction through error-proofing and process control
Support new product introduction from concept through to production
Specify and validate equipment, tooling and fixtures
Deliver cost reduction and value engineering projects
Prepare and justify CapEx proposals including cost analysis
Support capital investment projects and site improvements
Requirements for the Manufacturing Engineer Role
HND or Degree in Engineering, ideally Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial
Experience in high-volume manufacturing, ideally automotive or similar
Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience working with machining, welding, fabrication or assembly processes
Experience working with automation, tooling or test equipment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process data
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt would be advantageous
Experience with CapEx or capital investment projects would be beneficial
What's On Offer
Salary up to £45,000
Annual bonus
Pension matched up to 7%
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
Holiday purchase and carry-over schemes
Life assurance (4x salary)
Healthshield cash plan
Location - Near Luton and commutable from Luton, Hitchin, Stevenage, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Hemel Hempstead and Bedford
Apply Now - This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established global business where you can play a key role in improving manufacturing performance and developing your engineering career.
To find out more about Progressive please visit
Location: Near Luton
Salary: Up to £45,000 + Bonus + Benefits
Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in high-volume production environments?
This is a brand-new opportunity to join a Global Engineering & Manufacturing Company for their UK HQ near Luton, where you will play a key role in improving production processes, driving efficiency and supporting new product introduction.
The Manufacturing Engineer Role
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will lead initiatives to improve production performance, reduce waste and enhance quality across a fast-paced manufacturing site.
You will work closely with cross-functional teams and support both existing production and new product introduction activities, across a range of processes including machining, welding and fabrication.
Key Responsibilities of the Manufacturing Engineer
Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean methodologies including Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma and Value Stream Mapping
Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality and output across machining, welding and fabrication processes
Drive defect reduction through error-proofing and process control
Support new product introduction from concept through to production
Specify and validate equipment, tooling and fixtures
Deliver cost reduction and value engineering projects
Prepare and justify CapEx proposals including cost analysis
Support capital investment projects and site improvements
Requirements for the Manufacturing Engineer Role
HND or Degree in Engineering, ideally Mechanical, Manufacturing or Industrial
Experience in high-volume manufacturing, ideally automotive or similar
Knowledge of Lean and continuous improvement methodologies
Experience working with machining, welding, fabrication or assembly processes
Experience working with automation, tooling or test equipment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and process data
Six Sigma Green or Black Belt would be advantageous
Experience with CapEx or capital investment projects would be beneficial
What's On Offer
Salary up to £45,000
Annual bonus
Pension matched up to 7%
25 days holiday plus bank holidays and Christmas shutdown
Holiday purchase and carry-over schemes
Life assurance (4x salary)
Healthshield cash plan
Location - Near Luton and commutable from Luton, Hitchin, Stevenage, Dunstable, Leighton Buzzard, Hemel Hempstead and Bedford
Apply Now - This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established global business where you can play a key role in improving manufacturing performance and developing your engineering career.
To find out more about Progressive please visit
Reference: 225111924
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