Manufacturing Engineer - Lean / Six Sigma / PLC Location: Bacup Salary: £40,000 - £60,000 + Excellent BenefitsHours: 8:30am-5:00pm Monday to Thursday 8:30am-1:30pm Friday (Days)Holidays: 33 days including Bank Holidays The Opportunity Due to continued business expansion, we are seeking a talented and driven Manufacturing Engineer to join a growing plastics-based manufacturing business. This is a fantastic opportunity to hit the ground running in a company that actively supports career progression and internal development. Reporting directly to the Technical Director (with exposure to the Manufacturing Director), you will play a key role in driving operational excellence, continuous improvement, and manufacturing performance. Key Responsibilities Lead and implement Lean Manufacturing initiatives Apply Six Sigma (Green or Black Belt preferred) methodologies Drive Kaizen and Continuous Improvement activities Support PLC programming and process optimisation Deliver OPEX improvements using tools such as: 5S Value Stream Mapping Root Cause Analysis Continuous Improvement frameworks Support new product introduction (NPI) and product launches Improve manufacturing efficiency, quality, and cost performance ? Experience and Qualifications Engineering degree or Bachelor''s degree in a technical discipline 3-5 years'' experience within a regulated industry Background in plastics manufacturing Experience within medical devices highly desirable Strong knowledge of