Job Description
Location: C D E Global, 370 Doagh Road
WE ARE CDE.
HERE TO CREATE OUR BEST WORLD, A TON AT A TIME.
Sand is a finite resource, and it’s running out. Today, population growth and the pace of progress means the world is devouring sand like never before – 50 billion tonnes a year globally. This demand is unsustainable. Together with our customers we have already diverted over 100 million tonnes of waste material from landfill and put it back into the materials market for use in construction; protecting sand & aggregates in areas where natural material reserves are in decline and enabling production to happen closer to markets. We are minimising environmental impact and laying the foundations for the circular economy.
About The Role
Job Overview
A Graduate Manufacturing Engineer is an entry-level professional role offering a fantastic opportunity to contribute to the development, optimisation, manufacturing processes and systems. The successful candidate will play a key role in supporting the Manufacturing engineering team by enhancing production efficiency, supporting product quality, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while helping achieve organisational objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Production Support
* Collaborate with production teams to minimize downtime and improve overall efficiency.
* Analyse production data and recommend adjustments to enhance performance and output.
* Support senior engineers with the introduction of new products and processes into production, ensuring seamless integration.
* Ensure adherence to quality standards, safety protocols, and company procedures.
* Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimise production processes.
Documentation
* Maintain detailed and accurate records of process improvements, equipment updates, and production metrics.
* Assist in developing and implementing standard operating procedures for manufacturing processes.
* Prepare comprehensive reports and technical documentation as needed.
* Ensure the completion of high-quality manufacturing structures and support production initiation by providing well-prepared production packages.
Continuous Improvement
* Identify and implement opportunities to improve manufacturing processes, minimize waste, and enhance efficiency.
* Assist senior engineers with high-level Kaizen and improvement projects while independently managing and executing lower-level projects within defined time and budget constraints.
* Support the team by completing time and motion studies.
Learning and Development
* Participate in on-the-job training and formal educational programs to develop engineering skills.
* Shadow experienced engineers to learn about processes, systems, and equipment.
* Complete training in lean manufacturing principles and apply methodologies such as 5S, Six Sigma, and Kaizen to drive process improvements.
* Stay updated with the latest industry trends, technologies, and best practices.
Skills Needed
Improvement, People
About The Company
WE ARE CDE. ENGINEERED FOR YOU We empower our customers to transform waste into valuable resources through innovative co-creation, laying the foundations for the circular economy. We help our customers maximise their natural resources in the most sustainable way possible – with greater efficiency and less waste than ever before. Our unparalleled speed and scale are down to our proximity to our customers and our deep understanding of their challenges. Our track record of proven solutions consistently meets our customers’ needs precisely, operating in challenging environments from the Arctic to the Equator. Wet processing is our sole focus –our experience and expertise is unmatched in this field. Every day, in everything we do, we strive to do it right. We want to be the best at what we do and deliver the maximum benefit for our customers. We pull together, as a team, in pursuit of this common cause. Our “Customer for Life” mentality fortifies each of our projects, with CDE engineers delivering continuous, limitless support.
Company Culture We recognise that it is our people that have established CDE as market leader in developing solutions for the wet processing industry both within natural materials processing and waste recycling sectors. OUR PURPOSE IS TO CREATE OUR BEST WORLD, A TON AT A TIME. To do that, we must continue to build our global team by adding the most ambitious, driven and talented people. We will challenge you, elevate you and broaden your horizons. We will help you to be the best you can be both personally and professionally. We are renowned for our energy and can do attitude…. and at times seemingly delivering the impossible. We also know that all the will in the world won’t take us anywhere unless we work together. And we like to have fun together - life’s too short and we spend most of it at work. If we lose the power to laugh, we lose the power to think. We will continue to add the most dynamic, ambitious and talented individuals to the CDE team.
Required Criteria
* Higher National Diploma or Higher National Certificate in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
* Basic knowledge of manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment.
* Experience with CAD software and manufacturing process simulation tools.
* Familiarity with ERP systems and data analysis tools.
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Willingness to learn and adapt to new technologies and processes.
Desired Criteria
None specified.
Closing Date
Friday 30th January, 2026
Contract Type
fulltime
Salary
Based on Experience
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