Overview
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Protolabs is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a diverse team and encouraging applicants who may not meet every single qualification to apply. We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any other protected status. Diversity is valued and seen as a strength in our teams.
Location: Telford, England, United Kingdom. This role is full-time and permanent.
What You'll Do
* Prepare process designs for new product/process introduction, including design and procurement of jigs, tooling and, where necessary, capital equipment.
* Lead projects for new product/process introduction into manufacturing to ensure all project requirements are achieved.
* Evaluate and tender for new equipment to ensure the highest quality at the best price.
* Collaborate with the research and development department to keep the company at the forefront of ground-breaking manufacturing.
* Monitor and analyse current manufacturing methods to create improvements, design processes to prevent quality concerns, and address operational issues through creative problem solving.
* Participate in factory layout changes to facilitate capacity increases or operational improvements.
* Be the go-to person for technical problems and fault finding, providing advice and guidance.
* Continuously seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
* Support training and managers to create and maintain work instructions and training materials as needed.
* Work off shift when necessary to ensure continuity during the implementation of new processes and procedures.
* Adhere to quality and safety standards and take action to correct safety issues.
* Perform additional tasks as assigned and report activities to the department manager.
What It Takes
* Excellent planning and organising capabilities
* Knowledge of CNC machining, plastic injection moulding, and mould making
* Strong leadership skills
* Ability to work well with all functional groups within the company
* Strong problem-solving skills
* Independent, dependable, resourceful and self-motivated
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* Strong attention to detail
* Computer literacy with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook
* Proven mechanical aptitude
* Experience with measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gauges)
* Experience with machinery used in metalworking (vertical mills, lathes, drills, grinders, etc.)
What You'll Get
* Growth-focused environment with regular feedback and development opportunities
* Open and welcoming corporate culture
* Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ courses and on-site sessions, including leadership training
* Onsite parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport access
* Newly built canteen with free hot drinks
* Employee discount scheme across UK retailers
* Wellbeing support, including mental health resources and access to wellbeing services
* Reward schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries and life events
* 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract
* 25 days of holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service
* Life insurance policy for eligible employees – 4 x base salary
Seniority level
* Entry level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
* Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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