Manufacturing Process Engineer

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  • £25 - £29 per hour
  • Crewe, England
  • Contract


Our client, a prominent player in the automotive sector, is currently seeking a Manufacturing Feasibility Engineer to join their team on a contract basis.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Analyse final assembly feasibility on future programmes by reviewing style and design to identify and resolve manufacturing feasibility concerns.
  • Conduct part design analysis through virtual and physical studies, providing recommendations and supporting problem resolution.
  • Develop assembly strategies ensuring product quality targets are met.
  • Support Virtual Build reviews to validate process hard points and sequences.
  • Participate in Design and Manufacturing Feasibility reviews and complex problem investigation and resolution.
  • Manage and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) during key project milestones.
  • Validate assembly feasibility using reference properties and analyse Controlled Build Vehicles.
  • Identify and develop best practice principles and benchmark design, manufacturing, and assembly methods.
  • Contribute to the introduction of new technology and techniques supporting deliverables.

Job Requirements:

  • Experience within the automotive industry in a manufacturing or engineering role.
  • Proficiency in CAD and Catia V5 systems.
  • Strong knowledge of component design, manufacture, and assembly processes.
  • Understanding of design for assembly principles including lean manufacturing techniques.
  • Logical and structured approach to problem identification and resolution.
  • Appreciation of Virtual Build tools, measurement techniques, and dimensional management analysis.
  • HNC/Degree qualification or equivalent in a manufacturing, engineering, or science-related subject.
  • German language skills and membership in related professional institutes would be preferable.

Contract Details:

  • Hybrid working: 3 days on-site including Tuesday & Thursday, with potential for more based on business demands.
  • 35 working hours per week; Core hours: 8 AM - 5 PM.


If you have a robust engineering/manufacturing background and are looking for a challenging opportunity to work within a dynamic automotive team, we would like to hear from you. Apply now to become a part of our client's innovative and forward-thinking team.

Jacob Willmore Associate Consultant, Automotive

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