Ice Cream Prototyping & Maintenance Engineer

The Magnum Ice Cream Company; Sharnbrook; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is seeking an interim Prototyping and Maintenance Engineer to join its global innovation centre at Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook. You will lead fabrication and assembly of prototype components and support maintenance of a busy pilot plant producing prototype ice creams.

Time served apprenticeship with strong mechanical engineering skills in machining, fabrication, welding, CNC programming, and prototyping are essential.

Qualifications

• Time served apprenticeship with strong mechanical engineering experience.
• Proficiency in machining, fabrication, welding and pneu­matic/hydraulic systems.
• Ability to interpret mechanical drawings.
• Experience with rapid prototyping methods in manufacturing.
• CNC programming experience required; TIG welding experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manufacture prototype mechanical components, sub-systems, nozzles and jigs using modern machinery and TIG/spot welding.
• Verify parts against drawings using precision measuring instruments.
• Collaborate with designers and process engineers to create engineering solutions.
• Deliver one-off prototypes, assemblies and machined parts to food-grade standards.
• Support Pilot Plant infrastructure and ongoing maintenance.

Skills

Machining

Fabrication & assembly

Welding (TIG)

Pneumatic & hydraulic systems

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding & troubleshooting

Interpreting mechanical drawings

Rapid prototyping methods

CNC programming

Education

Time served apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Welding equipment

Job description

The Magnum Ice Cream Company is seeking an interim Prototyping and Maintenance Engineer to join its global innovation centre at Colworth Science Park, Sharnbrook. You will lead fabrication and assembly of prototype components and support maintenance of a busy pilot plant producing prototype ice creams.

Time served apprenticeship with strong mechanical engineering skills in machining, fabrication, welding, CNC programming, and prototyping are essential.