Manufacturing Engineer – 6‑Month Fixed‑Term Contract

About the role

Lotus UK Manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer on a six‑month fixed‑term contract to support the technical management of existing production lines and the introduction of new processes and tooling for upcoming vehicle models.

Key responsibilities

• Create and update production processes, ensuring alignment with build requirements.
• Analyse operations sequence, material flow, fixturing and tooling to improve line balancing and throughput.
• Design layouts for equipment, materials and workspaces to maximise efficiency.
• Develop and maintain Process Sheets from released engineering data.
• Publish clear Man/Method/Machine/Material information for manufacturing teams.
• Coordinate on‑the‑job training for new processes with the Training department.
• Conduct time studies and periodic process audits to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.
• Support investigation of concerns, problem resolution and continuous‑improvement tracking.
• Assist with new tooling and fixture design, specification, procurement, installation and commissioning.

Required profile

• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably automotive.
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and communicate technical information clearly.
• Proactive attitude towards adopting new technologies and innovations.

Required skills

• Process design and optimisation
• Layout and workspace planning
• Tooling and fixture development
• Process documentation (Process Sheets, statements)
• Time‑study and process audit techniques

What we offer

• Opportunity to impact a world‑class sports‑car assembly operation.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge electric and high‑performance vehicle projects.
• Collaborative environment within a renowned automotive brand.