Manufacturing Engineer - Experienced Hire Location: Near StevenageSalary: Up to 55,000 + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsContract: Permanent Full-Time On-SiteIndustry: Global Engineering and Manufacturing Group Overview A world-renowned Engineering and Manufacturing OEM is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to strengthen its high-performance production team. This is a hands-on, influential role focused on driving operational excellence, optimising complex manufacturing processes, and supporting major product industrialisation programmes. If you thrive on solving problems, improving flow, and delivering measurable impact on quality, cost, and efficiency, this is the ideal next step in your career. Key Responsibilities of Manufacturing Engineer Process Excellence and Continuous ImprovementLead and deliver major CI initiatives using Lean tools such as Kaizen, SMED, Six Sigma, 5S, 8D, and Value Stream MappingIdentify waste, implement process optimisation strategies, and embed best practice across the production areaDrive error-proofing, process control improvements, and robust standardisationManufacturing Engineering and NPI SupportDevelop, validate, and refine manufacturing processes to meet demanding quality and compliance standardsSupport New Product Introduction activities from early concept through to industrialisation and launchSpecify, commission, and validate manufacturing equipment, tooling, jigs, and fixturesCost, Performance and InvestmentDeliver cost reduction th