Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer / Systems Engineer
Will consider all levels for this role, whether you are experienced or a recent graduate
Rochester
Up to 40k DOE
Monday-Friday
Are you passionate about cutting-edge manufacturing technology? Do you want to play a key role in creating the factory of the future? Join a forward-thinking engineering team where your ideas will shape real innovation.
What You'll Be Doing
As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll drive the introduction of new technologies and digital solutions across a modern manufacturing environment. Your work will help transform processes, boost efficiency, and support the development of next-generation products.
You will:

• Lead technology-focused improvement projects across the facility
• Research and deliver new and emerging innovations, from feasibility through to implementation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to develop smart manufacturing solutions
• Drive automation and connectivity initiatives to enhance system communication and business performance
• Monitor, troubleshoot, and improve integrated manufacturing systems
• Develop data analytics tools for optimisation, predictive maintenance, and real-time insights
• Ensure all digital and automation projects meet safety, quality, cyber-security, and compliance standards

What You'll Bring
Essential:

• Qualification in a relevant engineering discipline or equivalent experience (HNC/Degree)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Experience taking new technologies or tools from concept to full deployment
• Able to understand Six Sigma and have applied it
• CAD experience would be beneficial

This role is being handled by Bradley Briggs, Manufacturing, Engineering & Technical Specialist at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment
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