Manufacturing engineer Work, Jobs in Hythe, Ham (with Salaries)

Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical (Full time, permanent)
Kraken Works Limited —Fareham
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Continuous improvement
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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Manufacturing Engineer
Senior Flexonics LPE —Lymington
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Free parking
- Profit sharing
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9d
Manufacturing Engineer
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited —Portsmouth
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
- Free parking
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Manufacturing Engineer - Lean Continuous Improvement
Roke —Romsey
- Full-time
- Computer literacy
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
3d
Manufacturing Engineer
SYOS Aerospace —Fareham
- Continuous improvement
- Quality control
- Manufacturing
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Process Development Engineer
Birthglide Limited —Chilworth
- Full-time
- Schematics
- Engineering
- Assembly
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Manufacturing Engineer
Danfoss —Havant
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
- Annual leave
Project Engineer - Technical Build (Marine)
Kraken Works Limited —Fareham
- Full-time
- Microsoft Word
- Management
- In-person
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
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11d
NPI Manufacturing Engineer
Eaton —Titchfield
- Engineering
- Analysis skills
- Bachelor's degree
Manufacturing Quality Engineer
GKN Aerospace —East Cowes
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Manufacturing
Manufacturing Engineer
ALTEN —Portsmouth
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Production Engineer / Jnr Production Engineer
Benham Precision Engineering —Southampton
- £60,000 - £70,000 a year
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- In-person
- Manufacturing
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Manufacturing Engineer
Leonardo UK Ltd —Southampton
- £37,318 - £48,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Flexible schedule
- Referral programme
Manufacturing & Process Quality Engineer
Capgemini Sogeti —Southampton
- Hybrid work
Manufacturing Engineer - Space
ALTEN —Portsmouth
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Employee assistance programme
- Life insurance
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Costing Engineer - Automotive Manufacturing
Unipart —Portsmouth
- £40,000 - £45,000 a year
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Business
- Employee assistance programme
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Manufacturing Engineer
Stannah —Andover
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Manufacturing
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
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9d
Manufacturing Engineer
Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions —Havant
- Engineering
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Annual leave
Senior Manufacturing Engineer
Curtiss-Wright —Christchurch
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- Employee stock purchase plan
- Annual leave
Manufacturing Engineer - Tooling
GKN Aerospace —East Cowes
- ERP systems
- Continuous improvement
- Travel
- Relocation assistance

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Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical (Full time, permanent)

Kraken Works Limited
Fareham

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time

Benefits

Free parking
Casual dress
Health & wellbeing programme
Additional leave
Cycle to work scheme
Annual leave
Flexitime
Company pension
Company events
Employee assistance programme
Private medical insurance
Bereavement leave
Life insurance
Referral programme
Car scheme
On-site parking

Qualifications

Technical troubleshooting
Dashboard visualisation
Stakeholder collaboration
Six Sigma Green Belt
Tooling
Stakeholder liaison
Engineering
ERP software
MRP
Analysis skills
Continuous improvement
Industrial or manufacturing engineering experience
Manufacturing
Root cause analysis
Communication skills
Lean manufacturing

Full job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Electrical (MES)

Location: Fareham
Hours: 40 hrs per week
Salary: Competitive dependant on experience

Important – Please read before applying: Applications will only be considered if all screening questions are answered.

To be considered for this role, you must demonstrate:

Proven experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer within a high-technology manufacturing environment (marine, aerospace, defence, automotive, or similar).
Hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), including workflow configuration, digital work instructions, production data capture, and system optimisation.
Experience managing Bills of Materials (BOMs) and MRP/ERP systems (e.g. 123Insight or similar).
Practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
Degree qualification (or equivalent experience) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
Eligibility to obtain UK Security Clearance and the right to work in the UK.

About the role

We are seeking a skilled Manufacturing Engineer with hands-on Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) experience to support our advanced marine technology production environment.

Working within the Technical Product Team, you will act as a key technical specialist, bridging Engineering and Operations to ensure efficient, repeatable, and high-quality manufacturing processes. You will play a critical role in driving manufacturing excellence through process optimisation, digital manufacturing solutions, and the development of robust production workflows for complex, safety-critical marine products.

Key responsibilities

Manufacturing Process Development

Develop, document, validate, and continuously improve manufacturing processes for advanced marine systems, assemblies, and sub-assemblies.
Conduct time studies, process balancing, and capacity analysis to improve throughput and production efficiency.
Specify, design, and validate tooling, fixtures, and jigs to improve build quality, repeatability, and productivity.
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities and ensure manufacturing readiness for design changes and product upgrades.

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Configure, deploy, and optimise MES workflows, operator interfaces, and digital work instructions.
Develop production dashboards and real-time manufacturing performance visibility tools.
Integrate MES solutions with ERP/MRP systems, quality systems, and production equipment where applicable.
Act as the subject matter expert for MES and digital manufacturing technologies.
Troubleshoot and resolve MES-related production issues.

Continuous Improvement & Production Support

Implement Lean Manufacturing methodologies including 5S, value stream mapping, waste reduction, and standardisation initiatives.
Act as a real-time interface between Production and Engineering, managing manufacturing issues requiring cross-functional support.
Communicate engineering changes and process updates to production teams.
Participate in design reviews to ensure products are manufacturable, scalable, and production-ready.

Documentation & Collaboration

Develop and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), work instructions, and process documentation.
Collaborate closely with Production, Quality Assurance, Design Engineering, and Systems Engineering teams to ensure seamless manufacturing integration.
Support training and adoption of new manufacturing processes and digital systems.

Essential skills, knowledge and experience

Degree (or equivalent) in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
Demonstrable Manufacturing Engineering experience within a high-technology manufacturing environment.
Strong hands-on experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), preferably Visual Factory.
Experience managing BOMs and MRP/ERP systems, ideally 123Insight.
Experience supporting complex assembly manufacturing processes.
Strong problem-solving and root-cause analysis skills.
Practical experience implementing Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement initiatives.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Desirable skills and experience

Experience within marine, aerospace, defence, or automotive sectors.
Experience with digital cell manufacturing environments.
Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma certification (Green Belt or above).
3D CAD experience.
Experience delivering operator training or leading process standardisation workshops.

What we offer

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Additional annual leave after two years' service (up to five extra days)
Holiday buy/sell scheme (up to five days per year)
Flexible working with core hours of 10:00–15:00 (subject to business requirements)
Private Medical Insurance with optional family cover
Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution
Life Assurance (3x salary)
Group Income Protection
Health Care Cash Plan
Cycle to Work Scheme
Electric Car Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
Professional membership reimbursement

Security Clearance and eligibility

Due to the nature of our work, many roles require UK nationality and the ability to obtain Security Clearance.

Any offer of employment will be conditional upon:

Proof of the right to work in the UK.
Meeting eligibility requirements for access to classified information.
Successful completion of Government security checks.

Equal Opportunities

Kraken Works Limited is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace that is free from unlawful discrimination and provides equal opportunities for all applicants and employees, regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, or marital and civil partnership status.

Benefits:

Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Casual dress
Company events
Company pension
Flexitime
Free parking
Health & wellbeing programme
Life insurance
On-site parking
Private medical insurance
Referral programme

Application question(s):

Have you been a UK resident for more than 5 years?
Do you have experience with Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES) such as Visual Factory?
What is your notice period?
What are your salary expectations?

Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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