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Manufacturing Engineer

Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum

Shift: Day shift

Location: Derbyshire

Contract type – Permanent

The Role

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.