Manufacturing Engineer

Application Deadline: 12 December 2025

Department: Process Improvement

Employment Type: Full Time

Location: Poole - Unit M

Compensation: £35,000 - £45,000 / year

Description

Location: Unit M, Fleets Corner Business Park

Diversity matters

We are building a brand that represents the people of the world. It’s what you do that counts, and we are always looking to expand perspectives and voices to shape our future.

We see you, we celebrate you, we want you!

Who we are
You might know us as the inventors of the bath bomb, but there’s more to this great-smelling, partly employee-owned, family-run company than pioneering cosmetics. We believe our business should put more back into the world than it takes and demonstrate that capitalism can be a force for good.

The Living Wage Foundation’s statement 'a hard day's work deserves a fair day's pay' is one that we are proud to commit to in the UK. As an accredited Living Wage employer, we put our people first and fight cruel practices like animal testing, promote regeneration, and show that it is what’s inside that counts - whether that’s an ingredient in a product, or the minerals in a smartphone.

The team
The PI team is a multi-disciplinary function ideal for managing change within our organisation. The team has a diverse skill set, with team members who have developed within Lush, with an inherent understanding of the business, and those with external Mechanical / Manufacturing / Process expertise from other business sectors. Process Improvement is not as simple as just making a process faster or more efficient.

We work in close collaboration across the organisation and at multiple levels. We provide expertise in solution finding for a multitude of challenges, which can include increasing productivity & efficiency, reducing or eliminating repetitive operations, and “working smarter”. This includes our ability to evaluate data, produce & present it to support business cases or development opportunities, whatever they may be. We also look at opportunities to improve our ways of working. This includes creating & implementing processes & procedures that can add value to our business and enhance the overall quality of what we do and how we do it.

We have global influence, and we work closely with our respective sites in the UK and across the World, including Croatia, Australia, Japan, and North America. We are constantly looking to develop ourselves and the organisation we work in. We support “Lean” awareness across the organisation and build our team's skills & abilities.

Please note: We may close this vacancy early if we receive an overwhelming response or our business requirements change.

Key Responsibilities

Support our manufacturing sites to develop new processes & specify new equipment.
Be capable of specifying new systems and processes to ensure the cost-effective integration of new equipment or for the improvement of existing ones into our manufacturing operations.
Ensure all product and system requirements are accounted for from initial product conception through to the finished result.
Assist our manufacturing sites with floor layout, cell designs & automated flow lines, generating the associated technical data in support of the proposed solutions.
Able to deploy “Process Mapping” & other lean tools, methods & practices
Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout
Generating & presenting relevant data, documentation & reports
Reduce variability in manufacturing by guiding standard work methods and work instructions

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

Has a sound level of knowledge & experience in a combination of manufacturing technologies, processes & methods. Has a good level of experience in low & high volume production; automotive, Aerospace, cosmetic, food, or pharmaceutical experience is advantageous. Has a good understanding of Lean methodologies & associated tools/methods and is capable of deploying them to develop opportunities for improvement. Able to carry out a variety of process improvement assignments and tasks to deliver the related solution to the agreed schedule. Is capable of working autonomously, with some guidance, with all associated functions to ensure the final deliverable meets project and business requirements. Operates in a structured, methodical way and is proficient in accurately documenting project-related data. Continuously seeks opportunities for overall Process, Product & business improvement. Is competent in compiling technical data & then communicating these clearly and precisely to all related stakeholders. Has a passion for doing things right the first time, every time.

We are looking for an engineer who can demonstrate competence in the following areas:

Process Optimisation & Waste Removal: Proven experience in applying methodologies (such as Lean or Six Sigma) to identify and remove waste from manufacturing processes.

Error Proofing (Poka Yoke): Extensive practical experience in implementing Poka Yoke manufacturing methods and processes to systematically eliminate human error.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Expertise in applying Root Cause Analysis techniques and structured problem-solving methods to resolve complex production and process issues.

Quality System Implementation: Demonstrated experience in developing and maintaining process controls to ensure methods consistently achieve required product specifications and quality standards.

Technical Mentorship: Proven ability to provide technical support, detailed guidance, and training to both manufacturing operatives and internal work groups.

Data Analysis: Experience in producing, managing, and interpreting statistical data to monitor process performance and drive decision-making.

Industry & Equipment Awareness: A commitment to staying current with developing manufacturing trends and emerging equipment relevant to the sector.

HSE Compliance: Foundational knowledge of and unwavering compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental Policies within a production environment.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus bank holidays
6 months of full pay for parental leave (primary caregiver must qualify for SMP)
Enhanced paternity leave*
Bonus scheme
Day off for weekday birthdays
Holiday purchase scheme
50% discount on Lush products and spa treatments
Cycle to work scheme
Discounted rail and bus season tickets
Employee assistance programme
We’re 10% Employee Owned - all colleagues play a role in protecting our ethics, our independence, contributing ideas for the future and share in the rewards of success when the company is doing well.
Support groups, film nights, yoga, meditation sessions and much more
*Tailored gender affirming care

*qualifying period/hours required

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