Manufacturing Engineer
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Occupation Type
Engineering technicians
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£42,500
(£21.79 per hour)
Occupation rate applies
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Description
Job type: Permanent
Location: Wrightbus
Closing date: Friday 06 Mar 2026 08:00
The Job Summary
Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to analyse and optimise production methods and workflows to maximise productivity and quality while minimising costs.
The Role
Location: Wrightbus
Closing date: Friday 06 Mar 2026 08:00
The Job Summary
Wrightbus is the fastest growing production company in Europe. We are looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to analyse and optimise production methods and workflows to maximise productivity and quality while minimising costs.
The Role
- Responsible for exposing waste within the manufacturing process and developing plans to reduce/eliminate it to improve the cost competitiveness of the business.
- Identification of continuous improvement opportunities via process changes, layout optimisation, equipment enhancements, inclusion of automation
- Support Operational management in the implementation of lean tools and techniques within the manufacturing and support functions.
- Responsible for the co-ordination of new design concepts through to full production.
- Improve design for manufacture by taking ownership/contributing towards the product-based manufacturing issue logs.
- To coordinate the internal flow and introduction of new product lines into manufacture, focusing on impact changes to manpower, materials, equipment and factory layout to ensure maximum efficiency.
- HNC/HND or equivalent in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering discipline with a minimum of 2 years' relevant experience Or Level 3 Engineering qualification with 5 years relevant experience
- Experience in an engineering environment.
- Knowledge of manufacturing processes.
- Experience in problem solving on a production line.
- Computer literate in MS Office applications, use of process systems, logical thinker for problem solving and process planning.
- Experience of, and ability to interpret engineering drawings.
- DFMEA / PFMEA / Control Plans
- Investigate opportunities to embrace new technologies and innovations into the manufacturing environment to improve both efficiencies and overall product quality.
- Required to formulate business case / budgets as part of improvements to process and or tooling etc.
The Benefits:
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.
- Discretionary bonus
- Life Insurance
- Medicash scheme
- Discount with local businesses e.g. Galgorm Spa Resort and McAtamney's.
- Free car parking
- Canteen
- Career progression
- Professional development
- Flexitime
To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.