Job Title: Manufacturing Support Engineer
Location: Cheltenham, UK
Salary: £35,000 per year
Hours: Monday to Friday, flexible start and finish
Benefits:
25 days holiday + bank holidays
Purchase holiday scheme
Full sick pay
Pension
Employee rewards
Early finish on Friday (1pm)
About the Role:
We're looking for a Manufacturing Support Engineer to join our team in Cheltenham! This role is perfect for someone who is recently out of an apprenticeship or has a Level 3 qualification and wants to develop their skills in a hands-on engineering environment. You'll be an integral part of the product information process, helping design manufacturing processes for new products, while developing alternative production methods using automation, lean principles, and CAD packages.
Key Responsibilities:
Support the design and development of manufacturing processes for new products.
Develop alternative production methods for both new and existing components.
Implement automation and lean principles to improve manufacturing efficiency.
Develop and manage manufacturing systems, focusing on quality, costs, and delivery.
Work closely with cross-functional teams to integrate new products into production.
Utilize CAD packages to assist in process design and system development.
Skills & Experience:
Recently completed an apprenticeship or hold a Level 3 qualification in manufacturing or engineering.
Eagerness to progress into a hands-on engineering role.
Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, automation, and lean principles.
Familiarity with CAD software (AutoCAD, SolidWorks, etc.).
Passion for continuous improvement and problem-solving.
Strong communication skills and the ability to work in a collaborative environment.
What We Offer:
Flexible working hours with core hours between 8am and 5pm.
Generous holiday allowance, plus the option to purchase additional days.
Full sick pay and pension contributions.
A supportive team that encourages career development and growth.
Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.
Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.
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