Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Belfast, Northern Ireland
Salary: £35,119 - £38,000 (depending on experience)
Work Schedule: 4-day week (Monday to Thursday)

We are hiring for our client, a globally recognised and secure employer, who is seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join their team at their Belfast site. This is an exciting opportunity to work on strategic projects, drive continuous improvement, and contribute to the development of innovative manufacturing processes.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job:

1. Secure, global employer – Join a world-renowned organisation with a strong reputation.
2. Attractive salary and benefits – Competitive salary, bonus, pension scheme, and more.
3. 4-day work week – Enjoy a better work-life balance with a Monday to Thursday schedule.

The Role:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will:

• Take ownership of production lines, ensuring key KPIs such as Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost are met.
• Lead the introduction of new products and processes (NPI).
• Conduct problem-solving and Root Cause Corrective Action (RCCA) investigations.
• Manage safety, quality, and process improvements on an assembly line.
• Identify, purchase, and coordinate the installation of tooling, equipment, machinery, and capital expenditure projects.
• Apply Design for Manufacture and Assembly principles throughout the product development process.
• Ensure accurate costing of new products through Bill of Materials (BOM) and routing accuracy.
• Coordinate and implement complex engineering changes.

The Person:

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• A degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent relevant experience).
• At least 2 years of experience in a similar role.
• Knowledge and experience in Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing practices, and/or APQP.
• Experience with assembly line balancing.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD software.
• Experience leading RCCA investigations and implementing solutions.
• Familiarity with SAP or other MRP/ERP systems is advantageous.

The Rewards:

• Competitive salary: £35,119 - £38,000 (depending on experience).
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays.
• Up to 10% performance-based bonus.
• Contributory pension scheme – employer doubles employee contributions up to 6%.
• Contributory share scheme – employer matches 50% of employee contributions.
• Optional flexible benefits, including access to health and dental care plans and holiday purchase.
• Work-life balance with a 4-day work week (Monday to Thursday).

Next Steps – Why Hunter Savage?

At Hunter Savage, we pride ourselves on being a specialist recruitment consultancy with deep sector expertise in Engineering & Manufacturing. We are committed to helping you find the right opportunity to grow your career.

For further information and to apply for this Manufacturing Engineer role, please contact Dominic Heron at Hunter Savage:
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