Manufacturing Engineer

Orion Electrotech; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

3% employer pension contribution

Training and professional development

Job summary

Orion Electrotech is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive improvements across composite production processes and quality. The role involves hands-on engineering support, developing work instructions and manufacturing documentation, and collaborating with production staff to boost efficiency and performance.

You will design or modify tooling and fixtures using CAD software, investigate issues and implement corrective actions to ensure successful project delivery and continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Experience within composites manufacturing, manufacturing engineering or a similar production environment.
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes and resolving production or process-related issues.
• Experience carrying out root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions.
• CAD experience for tooling, fixtures, jigs or manufacturing aids.

Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day manufacturing engineering support across composite production activities
• Developing and improving work instructions, manufacturing processes and production documentation
• Designing or modifying jigs, fixtures, trim tools and manufacturing aids using CAD software
• Working closely with production teams to improve quality, repeatability, efficiency and manufacturing performance
• Investigating manufacturing issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions

Skills

Composites manufacturing

Manufacturing engineering

CAD software

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Looking for a Manufacturing Engineer role where you can make a real impact on processes, quality and production performance?

We're working with a specialist composites manufacturer with over 25 years of experience delivering high-quality composite solutions across sectors including motorsport, aerospace and advanced engineering. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you'll join a growing business where you'll play a key role in improving manufacturing processes, supporting production and helping to shape the future of the operation.

This Manufacturing Engineer role offers a broad remit, combining manufacturing engineering, process improvement and quality responsibilities within a highly skilled and collaborative team.

Role and Responsibilities

• Providing day-to-day manufacturing engineering support across composite production activities
• Developing and improving work instructions, manufacturing processes and production documentation
• Designing or modifying jigs, fixtures, trim tools and manufacturing aids using CAD software
• Working closely with production teams to improve quality, repeatability, efficiency and manufacturing performance
• Investigating manufacturing issues, identifying root causes and implementing corrective actions

This Manufacturing Engineer position is highly hands-on and will see you working closely with production staff, suppliers and customers to support successful project delivery while driving continuous improvement across the business.

Key Requirements

• Experience within composites manufacturing, manufacturing engineering or a similar production environment
• Experience supporting manufacturing processes and resolving production or process-related issues
• Experience carrying out root cause investigations and implementing corrective actions
• CAD experience for tooling, fixtures, jigs or manufacturing aids

What They Can Offer You

• Competitive salary dependent on experience
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 3% employer pension contribution
• Training and professional development support
• The opportunity to influence manufacturing and quality processes
• A broad and influential role within a growing composites manufacturing business

This Manufacturing Engineer role is ideal for someone who enjoys solving manufacturing challenges, improving production processes and working closely with shopfloor teams to deliver high-quality products.

Need more information? Please contact Tom Schwartz for a confidential conversation.