Junior Manufacturing Engineer

New Junior Manufacturing Engineer job in Gloucester, Gloucestershire. A growing and innovative manufacturing organisation based in Gloucester is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to join its Technical team. Reporting to the Manufacturing Lead, this role offers an excellent opportunity for an aspiring engineer to develop within a forward-thinking environment, contributing to all stages of the product lifecycle. The Junior Manufacturing Engineer will play a key role in supporting manufacturing excellence by assisting with process development, optimisation, and performance monitoring. Working closely with cross-functional teams including R&D, production, suppliers, and customers, the successful candidate will help ensure processes remain efficient, robust, and ready to support new product introductions. Key Responsibilities: * Support root cause investigations into manufacturing issues, contributing to effective and measurable solutions * Assist in analysing manufacturing performance data to identify trends and improvement opportunities * Apply structured tools such as process mapping, GAP analysis, Value Stream Mapping (VSM), and PFMEA * Contribute to the development and optimisation of manufacturing processes, including material processing, impregnation, pressing, blown film lines, and assembly * Collaborate with R&D and design teams to support new product introduction through APQP processes * Help create and maintain manufacturing documentation including process flows, work instructions, and control plans Person Specification: * Minimum HNC in an engineering or science-related discipline * Previous experience in a manufacturing or technical engineering role is desirable but not essential * Proactive and organised, with the ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities * Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail * Adaptable and comfortable working in a dynamic manufacturing environment * Effective communication and collaboration skills across cross-functional teams * Ability to produce clear technical documentation and present information concisely This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated individual to begin or further their career in manufacturing engineering within a collaborative and innovation-driven organisation in Gloucester