Manufacturing Engineer
| Posting date: | 20 March 2026 |
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| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 April 2026 |
| Location: | Lisburn, County Antrim, BT28 2FW |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4781715_1773955784 |
Summary
Your new company
A well‑established and growing manufacturing organisation in Lisburn is seeking to appoint a Manufacturing Engineer to support ongoing investment, process development and operational improvement across their production environment. The company continues to enhance its capabilities and technology, creating an excellent career opportunity for an engineering professional who wants to make an impact.
Your new role
As Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for driving process excellence, improving production efficiency and supporting the introduction of new products and equipment. Your key duties will include:
- Developing and implementing process improvements to increase output, quality and consistency
- Supporting new product introduction (NPI) and integrating new manufacturing methods
- Creating and updating work instructions, SOPs and production documentation
- Leading continuous improvement activities using Lean tools and problem‑solving techniques
- Analysing production data to identify root causes and efficiency opportunities
- Providing hands‑on engineering support to production teams
- Collaborating with Design, Quality, Maintenance and H&S teams to support operational performance
What you'll need to succeed
- A degree or HND in Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial Engineering or related discipline
- Previous experience in a manufacturing engineering or process engineering role
- Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma or continuous improvement methodologies
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documents
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to support shop‑floor activities
- Experience with CAD or manufacturing software is advantageous
What you'll get in return
You will join a progressive and supportive organisation offering:
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Career progression opportunities
- Professional development and training
- A modern and collaborative working environment
What you need to do now
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