Manufacturing Engineer

2 days ago


Rishton, United Kingdom Nicholson Hird Full time

**About Us**

Nicholson Hird is a renowned manufacturing organisation that has been at the forefront of innovation for over three decades. With a strong presence in East Lancashire, we have established ourselves as leaders in our field.

We are currently seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team and contribute to the launch of a new product range. This role offers an exciting opportunity for an experienced engineer to work on a major project, utilising their expertise to implement new equipment and processes while improving existing ones through Lean techniques.

To be successful in this position, you will require:

  • A degree in engineering or a related technical discipline;
  • Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, production engineering or project engineering in an assembly biased manufacturing environment;
  • Experience managing significant capex projects from cradle to grave, working with external suppliers;
  • Skills in using AutoCAD for process layout design and knowledge of world class manufacturing techniques (Lean Six Sigma).

This is a permanent role offering longevity and career opportunities as our company continues to grow and expand. We anticipate doubling our current £multimillion turnover, providing a stable and rewarding environment for our employees.

The estimated salary for this position is £60,000 - £80,000 per annum, depending on experience.



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