Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum
Shift: Day shift
Location: Derbyshire
Contract type: Permanent
Overview
An established engineering manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support complex machining and fabrication projects within highly regulated industries, including defence, nuclear, and aerospace.
This role combines process development, technical support, and production planning, playing a key part in transitioning products from prototype through to full production while maintaining strict quality, cost, and delivery targets.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for high-integrity components
* Ensure smooth transition of new and existing products from prototype to production
* Create and maintain process documentation, including route cards and work instructions
* Provide technical support to CNC machining and fabrication teams
* Support CNC programming activities and tooling selection
* Liaise with design, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues
* Drive continuous improvement initiatives across machining and fabrication cells
* Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific standards
* Assist with ERP system updates and production planning activities
Essential Requirements
* Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role within a precision machining or fabrication environment
* Strong understanding of CAD systems, ERP systems, and production workflows
* Knowledge of milling, turning, and welding processes
* Experience working with high-performance materials such as Inconel, Titanium, or Nimonic
* Strong communication skills with a proactive problem-solving approach
Desirable
* HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
* Apprenticeship background or time-served engineering experience
Benefits
* Company pension
* Life insurance
* Sick pay
* Free on-site parking
* Referral programme
If you're a Manufacturing Engineer looking to work on technically challenging projects in a precision engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career.
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