Manufacturing Engineer Interview Questions (UK): Referenced Prep

# Manufacturing Engineer Interview Questions (UK)

Interviews probe whether you can improve processes and coordinate across design, quality and operations. Below are the topic areas companies commonly assess, plus reputable sources for current question sets. No sample answers are included.

## Topics companies test
- Process improvement and problem solving (PFMEA, 8D, RCAs)
- Lean/CI (takt time, bottlenecks, VSM, SMED)
- Quality (SPC, capability, defect reduction, MSA)
- NPI/DFMA (handover to production, validation/ramp‑up)
- Tooling/fixtures and standard work

## Evidence checklist (for your preparation)
- Context: product, cell/line stage, constraints
- Objective: cycle time, yield, scrap, downtime, cost
- Method: tools used, trials/experiments, stakeholders
- Outcome: quantified results and sustainability of the change

## Why these matter
Promotions and hiring decisions hinge on measurable impact and repeatable methods. Concrete improvements (e.g. +OEE, −scrap) coupled with a structured approach (PFMEA → Control Plan → SPC) demonstrate you can create value and prevent recurrence.

## Sources
- Indeed Career Advice (Interviewing): https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/interviewing/
- Glassdoor (Interview Questions): https://www.glassdoor.co.uk/Interview/index.htm
- IET Careers: https://www.theiet.org/career/