Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Assystem
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Location: Derby
Job Description:

Overview

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Assystem, you will support client projects delivering high-quality engineered products that meet demanding manufacturing and testing standards. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to review designs, create manufacturability methods, and troubleshoot issues across the supply chain. Your work will require thorough documentation, root-cause analyses, and collaboration with local and global partners to ensure smooth execution. This role offers exposure to nuclear engineering expertise and opportunities to impact complex, safety-critical infrastructure projects.

Pay / Benefits

  • employee assistance programme
  • attractive benefits
  • career growth with internal promotions

Responsibilities

  • Execute technical work packages with traceability and accuracy
  • Review designs for manufacturability using standard inspection and test processes
  • Develop assembly and constructability methods and approve manufacturing documentation
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues with Supply Chain partners on behalf of a client
  • Conduct detailed root cause analysis and implement corrective/preventive actions
  • Support project planning and reporting
  • Collaborate with local and global partners and supply chain teams

Key requirements

  • Knowledge of metallurgy, metallics, and/or composite materials (desirable)
  • Experience assessing defect criteria related to cracking, sub-surface defects, surface coating defects, and NDE methods
  • Experience in manufacturing and test processes (machining, casting, fabrication, welding)
  • Experience manufacturing composites for marine applications, including repair methodologies (desirable)
  • Degree in Engineering or a Scientific discipline or equivalent experience
  • Computer-literate and tech-savvy
  • Ideally working towards professional body membership and chartered status
  • Collaborative mindset
  • Analytical problem-solving
  • Strong communication
  • Machining
  • Casting
  • Fabrication

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Posted: October 1st, 2026