Forge Manufacturing Engineer

Orion; Leicester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Leicester is seeking a Forge Manufacturing Engineer. The role requires hands-on forging experience and technical ability in metal forming processes. You'll work with nickel and alloy materials and operate machinery while ensuring quality standards. Opportunities for career development are provided for both junior and experienced engineers in a supportive team environment.

Benefits

Early finish on Fridays

Supportive team environment

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong technical ability in metal forming processes.
• Experience operating mechanical presses and die casting machines.
• Ability to implement SOPs and ensure compliance to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Manipulate metal into shape for maximum product strength.
• Setup and operate mechanical presses, induction heaters, and die casting machines.
• Collaborate with the NPI team on tooling and process development.
• Ensure quality standards are met with attention to detail.

Skills

Forging experience

Mechanical presses operation

CAD drawing interpretation

SolidWorks experience

Knowledge of nickel and alloy materials

Problem-solving skills

Tools

Induction heaters

Hydraulic systems

Slitting machines

Job description

Overview

Forge Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Leicester
Hours of Work: Monday Thursday: 7:30 am to 4:15 pm Friday: 7:30 am to 12:00 noon

About the Role

We are looking for a Forge Manufacturing Engineer to join the team, with hands-on forging experience and strong technical ability in metal forming processes. The role will involve working with nickel and alloy materials, using forging, die casting, and associated techniques to produce high-strength components. You will be responsible for setting up machinery, interpreting CAD drawings, implementing SOPs, and supporting new product introductions. This position is suitable for both experienced engineers and junior-level engineers, with career development opportunities provided.

Responsibilities

• Work with forging processes, manipulating single pieces of metal into shape for maximum product strength and durability.
• Operate and set up mechanical presses, induction heaters, and die casting machines.
• Carry out manual adjustments, bending, and forming operations as part of forging processes.
• Use slitting machines and metal coating equipment in production.
• Interpret and modify CAD drawings to meet design specifications.
• Work with nickel and alloy materials to aerospace/engineering standards.
• Implement and maintain Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) across production processes.
• Hands-on support with hydraulic systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults during production.
• Collaborate with the New Product Introduction (NPI) team on tooling and process development.
• Ensure quality standards are consistently met, with attention to detail in high-precision forging.

Skills & Experience

• Forging experience required.
• Strong knowledge of forging, casting, and die-casting techniques.
• Experience operating mechanical presses, induction heaters, and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to interpret CAD drawings; SolidWorks experience desirable.
• Familiarity with nickel and alloy materials.
• Experience in implementing SOPs and ensuring compliance to quality standards.
• Practical mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Exposure to slitting machines and metal coating processes.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work under pressure.

Desirable Skills

• Experience with methodology equipment (measuring liquids and gases).
• SolidWorks or other CAD design tools.
• Previous involvement in NPI projects.

What We Offer

• Early finish on Fridays.
• Opportunity to work with advanced forging and die-casting processes.
• Career progression opportunities for both junior and experienced engineers.
• Supportive team environment with technical development and training.
• Unable to provide sponsorship.

If you're ready to make your mark and be part of something meaningful,apply today. Lets build something brilliant together. INDMAN

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