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£38k-£55k
Typical base salary
12 wks
Replacement guarantee
Process and tooling
Ask about processes or tooling they designed or improved.
New product introduction
Probe experience of taking a design into stable production.
Problem-solving on the floor
They fix what stops the line. Look for practical, quick thinking.
How to run the hire
1. Define the work
Be clear on process design, NPI, tooling or improvement focus.
2. Score for practical delivery
Weight real production problems solved.
3. Source and screen
Approach candidates with matching manufacturing experience.
4. Test with a real problem
Discuss a production or tooling issue from your world.
5. Reference the floor
Confirm they made production run better.
Fees typically run 15-18% of first-year salary, capped and agreed upfront.
Nothing is due until your hire starts.
Usually 4-8 weeks.
Process specialism and sector are the main variables.
A Manufacturing Engineer designs and improves how products are made - processes, tooling, layouts and new product introduction.
They make production efficient and reliable, and solve the practical problems that stop the line.
They overlap. A Manufacturing Engineer often focuses on setting up and running the process and tooling; a Process Engineer leans towards optimising it.
We scope your real need.
Try: Tell me about a process or tool you designed.
Walk me through introducing a new product to production.
How do you solve a problem stopping the line right now? and What improvement are you proudest of?
A range including automotive, machinery, electronics and general manufacturing.
We match process and product experience to your operation.
Tell us about your role and a specialist engineering recruiter will call you. No fee until your hire starts.
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