About the role
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
Disclaimer:
This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions.
Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission.
Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change
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