Manufacturing Engineer

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Coalville, North West Leicestershire, Leicestershire, England, GBR
In-Office
Entry level
Industrial • Manufacturing
The Role
Supports manufacturing operations by resolving build-quality issues, improving processes, tooling, ergonomics, and workplace efficiency. Implements lean manufacturing methods, eliminates waste, manages bills of materials, evaluates product changes, and supports new product introductions. The role leads problem-solving activities, develops process documentation, assesses health and safety implications, and coordinates cross-functional projects across the manufacturing facility.
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Job Description:

At Terex, we fully embrace the increasingly diverse world around us and strive to create an empowering and welcoming workplace culture. We are a $4.0 billion publicly traded global manufacturer of materials processing and aerial work platform products and services. We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact.


While our operations are global, each office or factory is a close-knit community. We value diversity, equity and inclusion, safety, integrity, respect, servant leadership, courage, citizenship, and continuous improvement. It’s an exciting time to be part of the expanding manufacturing sector – come join us!


Job Overview:

To support manufacturing operations by resolving build quality problems, improving tools and processes and ensuring the smooth introduction of project related product changes and new features. To investigate, plan and implement new engineering processes/methods/tooling facilities in conjunction with manufacturing departments.


Main Duties & Responsibilities

Being actively involved in the continuous process improvement within assembly/manufacturing you will be a key figure in your ability to:


• Identify and action waste elimination through response to Takt time variation.

• Define and implement build processes with consideration to appropriate Health & Safety and Quality standards.

• Ensure the support process documentation with particular attention to visual management techniques.

• Using a “hands on” approach you will proactively utilise both lean principles and problem solving tools and techniques within the workplace to respond to “Takt time variation” and build quality issues


Investigate and resolve manufacturing related problems, Cost of Quality concerns and issues raised by teams on Problem and Countermeasure boards, leading problem solving teams where appropriate


Be responsible for signing product change notifications ensuring that:

• A thorough feasibility analysis has been conducted

• Understand any implications regarding process/man assignment changes

• Highlighting tooling requirements

• Fully understanding all Health and Safety implications for any proposed change

• Fully understand any production related cost.


Management of BOMs and material movement through plan for every part.


Develop ergonomic processes designed around Lean Manufacturing principles including Yamazumi and 5S.


Work with colleagues in all cross-functional projects to ensure smooth transition across the manufacturing facility. One Manufacturing Engineer will be nominated as the department’s representative on major projects, and will be responsible for ensuring that all relevant information is transferred to the project team and back to the department.


Although the engineer will have an area of specialism within the Terex product range, this does not exclude them from taking ownership of issues or projects in other areas if departmental workload so dictates.


The successful candidate should ideally have:


• HND or equivalent (Essential).

• Manufacturing Engineering degree or equivalent (Desirable).

• Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering role.

• Industrial engineering techniques

• Project management skills

• Lean methodology

• Leadership qualities

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques

• Ability to read engineering drawings

• Understanding of Jig & Tool design

• Excellent communication skills

• Report writing

• Able to work under pressure

• Good analytical skills

• Organised

• Team player with good interpersonal skills

• Self-motivated and results orientated

• Enthusiastic & energetic attitude

• Creative flair for ideas


This above description is non-exhaustive and there may be additional duties in accordance with the role.


Additional Information

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace.


As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

If you are interested in an open position but feel you may not meet all the listed qualifications, we still encourage you to apply.


Terex Overview:

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential.


We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles—including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles—alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment.


With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders.


For more information, please visit www.terex.com.


Additional Information:

We see inclusion as a key to our success and are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions, ensuring equity within our workplace. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability or other characteristics protected by law.


Skills Required

  • HND or equivalent
  • Manufacturing Engineering degree or equivalent
  • Proven experience in a manufacturing engineering role
  • Knowledge of industrial engineering techniques
  • Project management skills
  • Knowledge of lean methodology
  • Leadership qualities
  • Knowledge and use of quality analysis and problem-solving techniques
  • Ability to read engineering drawings
  • Understanding of jig and tool design
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Report writing skills
  • Ability to work under pressure
  • Good analytical skills
  • Organizational skills
  • Ability to work effectively as part of a team
  • Self-motivated and results-oriented approach
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The Company
HQ: Norwalk, CT
7,883 Employees
Year Founded: 1933

What We Do

Terex Corporation is a global industrial equipment manufacturer of materials processing machinery, waste and recycling solutions, mobile elevating work platforms (MEWPs), and equipment for the electric utility industry. We design, build and support products used in maintenance, manufacturing, energy, minerals and materials management, construction, waste and recycling, and the entertainment industry. We provide best-in-class lifecycle support to our customers through our global parts and services organization and offer complementary digital solutions designed to help our customers maximize their return on investment. Certain Terex products and solutions enable customers to reduce their impact on the environment including electric and hybrid offerings that deliver quiet and emission-free performance, products that support renewable energy, and products that aid in the recovery of useful materials from various types of waste. Our products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific and sold worldwide.

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