Manufacturing Engineer

Company: Mansell Recruitment Group
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Location: Plympton
Job Description:

My client are seeking someone who’s looking for that first step away from the shop floor and into an eventual management role. Ideally you will have 5+ years experience working in a workshop in a fabrication/machining environment.

Responsibilities:

  • Technical advice and guidance both for customers and shop floor staff
  • Aiding in the design of customer requirements ranging from individual components up to complete mechanical systems and machines
  • Quoting jobs and customer liaison, developing into complete customer account management
  • Streamlining and improving existing processes in machining, fabrication etc.
  • Helping to maintain safety and quality standards
  • Assisting with the QMS and organising suppliers for recurring tasks (calibration, fire safety, machine servicing etc.)
  • Time served Apprenticeship in milling/turning/toolmaking/fabrication
  • Ideally HNC, but minimum Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
  • 5+ years experience in an engineering workshop
  • Preferable CAD and design experience (Inventor or Solidworks)

Package

  • 39 hours a week – half day on Friday
  • 25 days holiday + bank hols (extra day per year up to a max of 27)
  • £35k – £40k salary depending on experience and knowledge

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Posted: October 27th, 2026