Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Larne – County Antrim, Northern Ireland, Ireland

Salary:

£18.99 – £25.38 per hour

Type:

Contract

Start Date:

As Soon As Possible

Contract Period:

To be confirmed.

Main Industry:

Search Engineering Jobs

Other Industries & Skills:

Mechanical

Advertiser:

Randstad

Job ID:

131956130

Posted On:

30 May 2025

Manufacturing Engineer – Larne, Northern Ireland
Contract: 12 months (likely to extend)
Schedule: Monday-Thursday, 37.5 hours/week
4-day work week – Fridays off!

Pay Rate: GBP18.99 PAYE / GBP25.38 Umbrella

Are you a motivated engineer looking to make a real impact in a dynamic, hands-on role? We’re seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established and collaborative team in Larne. This is an exciting opportunity to take ownership of your work, contribute to meaningful projects, and be part of a forward-thinking organisation focused on delivering innovative electric power solutions.

Why This Role?

A varied role with an even split between office-based and shop floor activity
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Opportunities to collaborate across multiple teams and functions
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Join a supportive team of 21 technical professionals (11 in manufacturing)
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Involvement in live projects and the latest technologies in manufacturing systems

What You’ll Be Doing:

Develop, analyse, and manage manufacturing and assembly projects
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Support New Product Introductions (NPIs) and ensure smooth transitions to production
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Drive efficiency improvements, process control, and cost-per-hour targets
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Create and maintain documentation including standard work and process flows
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Lead problem-solving initiatives for operational, ergonomic, and quality issues
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Contribute to the design and implementation of jigs, fixtures, and tooling
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Analyse bay performance and implement continuous improvement strategies

What You’ll Bring:

Minimum of 2 years’ experience in engineering or manufacturing
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Strong problem-solving and communication skills
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Motivation, initiative, and a team-oriented mindset
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Experience with Microsoft Office; SAP and AutoCAD are desirable
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A degree (or equivalent) in engineering or a relevant technical discipline

Additional Details:

Interview: One-stage, face-to-face
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Working Hours:
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Monday: 07:30 – 17:45
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Tuesday-Thursday: 07:30 – 17:15
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Flexibility available on start and finish times

On-site Role: All PPE provided

Join a team where innovation, learning, and making a difference are part of the everyday. If you thrive in a fast-paced, hands-on environment and are passionate about manufacturing excellence, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of sustainable power solutions.

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

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