Manufacturing Engineer – Vehicle Assembly

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Assembly Manufacturing Engineer to join a well‑established engineering organisation in Stockport. The role focuses on Assembly, Integration and Test (AIT) processes for vehicle manufacturing, supporting knowledge transfer and continuous improvement during production ramp‑up and beyond.

Key responsibilities

• Transfer AIT production knowledge into the UK manufacturing facility.
• Act as the manufacturing engineering focal point on the shop floor, supporting operators and production teams.
• Lead structured problem‑solving and process‑improvement activities.
• Coordinate cross‑functional teams to enhance efficiency, cost performance and production standards.
• Support Design for Manufacture (DFM) during early product development.
• Implement engineering change processes within manufacturing operations.
• Develop Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and work‑balance charts.
• Contribute to line‑balancing and lean manufacturing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and quality standards.

Required profile

• Degree, HND or Advanced Apprenticeship in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering.
• Experience in complex engineering or manufacturing environments.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production operations.
• Experience supporting engineering change processes and structuring BOMs.
• Good working knowledge of Microsoft Office tools.
• Experience with MES or other manufacturing data systems.
• Strong problem‑solving and continuous‑improvement mindset.

Required skills

• Microsoft Office
• MES systems
• Manufacturing data systems
• BOM structuring
• Design for Manufacture (DFM)
• Lean manufacturing principles