Manufacturing Engineer

Overview

In this role you lead the development of manufacturing, assembly and test processes for a diverse product range. You will collaborate with R&D, Quality, Product Development and Supply Chain to embed DfX into designs and ensure scalable, compliant production. You will drive NPI and readiness to meet cost, quality, and delivery targets, while mentoring teams and improving shop-floor efficiency. This onsite opportunity in Loughborough offers development within a supportive engineering environment and a clear impact on product realization.

Pay / Benefits

• Development and progression opportunities within a supportive engineering environment
• Comprehensive benefits package

Responsibilities

• Embed DfX/DFM/DFA/DFT into product design and process definitions
• Drive NPI activities and improve Manufacturing Readiness Levels to meet targets
• Develop and implement manufacturing, assembly and standardised test processes
• Identify improved materials, methods and process routes while maintaining quality and compliance
• Develop in-house and supplier capability with the Quality team
• Support supplier selection and management for prototype and series production, including process sign-off
• Transfer/validate manufacturing and test capability to external partners as required
• Create and maintain manufacturing documentation and KPIs; support shop-floor/plant layout efficiency
• Support cost models and manufacturing cost analysis (cost-down / volume scenarios)
• Mentor and support junior engineers / new starters

Key requirements

• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering for complex technical products (prototype through production)
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing, assembly and test process development
• Confidence working with suppliers and cross-functional stakeholders (technical and non-technical)
• Strong communication skills and a practical, solution-focused approach
• Comfortable using MS Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint/Outlook)

• strong communication
• problem-solving orientation
• cross-functional collaboration
• DfX/DFM/DFA/DFT principles
• NPI activity and manufacturing readiness
• manufacturing, assembly and test process development

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