Development Manufacturing Engineer

Acorn by Synergie; Exeter; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Company pension

Flexible working

Generous holiday

Training & development

Innovative projects

Career progression

Collaborative environment

Job summary

Acorn by Synergie in Exeter, Devon, is seeking a Development Manufacturing Engineer to bridge design and production, ensuring manufacturability from concept to manufacture.

You will work with engineering, production, quality and purchasing to reduce costs, improve manufacturability and support new product introductions within a busy manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing or production engineering.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles.
• Experience with sheet metal, fabrication, assembly processes and tolerancing.
• Proven ability to manage projects and coordinate stakeholders.
• Experience creating technical drawings and reviewing designs using 3D CAD.

Responsibilities

• Ensure designs are suitable for efficient manufacture and assembly.
• Review designs and recommend improvements to quality and cost.
• Identify manufacturing risks early and implement solutions.
• Lead prototype builds and provide technical feedback.
• Manage engineering improvement projects focusing on quality, cost, and efficiency.
• Support design reviews and cross-functional collaboration.
• Contribute to continuous improvement across product ranges.
• Collaborate with teams to ensure successful product implementation.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

DFM principles

Project management

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software

Solid Edge

ERP systems

PDM/PLM

Job description

Development Manufacturing Engineer | Manufacturing Engineer | Production Engineer

Exeter, Devon | £35,000-£45,000 per annum DOE + Excellent Benefits | Full-Time | Permanent

Introduction

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer who enjoys influencing product design and driving improvements from concept through to production? Our client is seeking a Development Manufacturing Engineer to play a pivotal role within their product development team, ensuring new products are practical, efficient and commercially viable from a manufacturing perspective.

This is an excellent opportunity for an engineer who enjoys bridging the gap between design and manufacturing. Working closely with engineering, production, quality and purchasing teams, you'll be responsible for improving manufacturability, reducing operational costs and supporting successful product introductions within a busy manufacturing environment.

What We Offer

• £35,000-£45,000 per annum, depending on experience.
• Annual bonus opportunities.
• Company pension scheme.
• Flexible working arrangements.
• Generous holiday entitlement.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Opportunity to work on innovative new product development projects.
• Long-term career progression opportunities.
• Supportive and collaborative engineering environment.

Key Duties

• Support new product development activities by ensuring designs are suitable for efficient manufacture and assembly.
• Review designs and recommend practical improvements to enhance quality, consistency and production performance.
• Identify manufacturing risks early in the development process and implement effective solutions.
• Lead prototype build activities and provide technical feedback to project teams.
• Manage engineering improvement projects focused on quality, cost reduction and manufacturing efficiency.
• Support design reviews and collaborate with stakeholders throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across both new and existing product ranges.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure successful product implementation.

Requirements

Essential:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Previous experience within a manufacturing or production engineering environment.
• Strong understanding of Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles.
• Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing, fabrication, assembly processes and engineering tolerances.
• Experience identifying manufacturing challenges and implementing practical engineering solutions.
• Strong project management and organisational skills.
• Experience using 3D CAD software and producing technical drawings.
• Ability to review engineering designs and provide manufacturing-focused recommendations.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage multiple projects effectively.

Desirable:

• Experience supporting new product introduction (NPI) projects.
• Knowledge of FMEA, design verification or validation processes.
• Experience using Solid Edge or similar CAD platforms.
• Experience working with PDM, PLM or ERP systems.
• Knowledge of Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Experience leading engineering improvement or cost reduction projects.

Interested?

This is an excellent opportunity for a Development Manufacturing Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer or Production Engineer seeking a varied technical role where they can influence product design, improve manufacturing performance and contribute to the successful delivery of new products within a growing engineering business.