Contact Paul McCay | 028 7032 6600 | [email protected]
Position: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Magherafelt
Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (depending on experience)
About the Role
Riada Resourcing is delighted to be representing an established manufacturing business within the uPVC window and door industry is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to support and enhance production operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for improving manufacturing processes, increasing efficiency, reducing waste, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the facility.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering professional with strong process improvement and problem-solving skills who thrives in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary of £40,000 - £50,000.
- Opportunities for career development and progression.
- Company pension scheme.
- Employee assistance programme.
- On-site parking.
- Ongoing training and professional development.
- Supportive and collaborative working environment.
- Working Hours-Monday to Friday
Key Responsibilities
- Analyse existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for efficiency improvements.
- Design, develop and implement process improvements to increase productivity and quality.
- Support the introduction of new products, equipment and manufacturing methods.
- Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs), work instructions and process documentation.
- Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement projects.
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventative actions.
- Monitor production performance, identifying trends and areas for improvement.
- Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance and Supply Chain teams to achieve operational objectives.
- Support the specification, installation and commissioning of manufacturing equipment.
- Ensure manufacturing processes comply with health, safety and quality standards.
- Assist with production layout planning and workflow optimisation.
- Provide technical support and training to production personnel.
- Manage engineering projects from concept through to implementation.
- Drive cost reduction initiatives while maintaining product quality and customer satisfaction.
Essential Requirements
- Degree or HND/HNC in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Previous experience within a manufacturing engineering role.
- Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement and process optimisation.
- Experience with root cause analysis and structured problem-solving techniques.
- Ability to interpret technical drawings and manufacturing specifications.
- Excellent analytical and organisational skills.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across multiple departments.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and engineering software packages.
- Desirable Requirements
- Experience within the window, door, fenestration or building products sector.
- Knowledge of automation, robotics or process control systems.
- Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement certification.
- Project management experience.
- Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
This role offers an excellent opportunity to join a growing manufacturing operation and play a key role in driving production efficiency, quality improvements and operational excellence.
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you. Apply online, email [email protected] or call Paul on 028 7032 6600 to find out more.
Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.