Manufacturing Engineer Colchester Defence SectorAn exciting opportunity has arisen for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a well-established engineering organisation that specialises in developing and delivering high-performance solutions within the defence sector. This role is part of a dedicated team that drives strategic growth and plays a key role in delivering high-profile defence projects.As a Manufacturing Engineer, you''ll be part of a motivated and collaborative team responsible for optimising production processes, ensuring efficiency and driving continuous improvement in manufacturing operations. You''ll play a crucial role in ensuring that designs meet customer requirements and evolve to meet the highest standards of quality and reliability.What You''ll Be Doing:Working with cross-functional teams to streamline manufacturing processes, boosting efficiency and reducing wasteManaging production equipment to ensure reliability and minimal downtime and supporting the introduction of new technologies and equipmentLeading continuous improvement initiatives - such as Six Sigma or Kaizen - to support operational excellenceAddressing and resolving production issues and collaborating with Quality teams to ensure compliance with stringent standards and customer expectationsMonitoring key performance indicators (KPIs), preparing detailed reports, and contributing to technical documentationPromoting a culture of health and safety by conducting risk assessments and implementing ..... full job details .....