Manufacturing Engineer

Rubicon Recruitment Agency; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Cambridge, offering a salary up to £45,000 DOE. The ideal candidate will have expertise in manufacturing processes and lean methodologies. Responsibilities include process design, tooling improvements, and resolving engineering issues. Benefits include 25 days of annual leave, flexible Fridays, and comprehensive health coverage. If you're ready for a new challenge, apply today.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave

Flexible working hours on Fridays

Life Assurance

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Engineering preferred.
• Experience in working with composite materials and manufacturing processes.
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills required.

Responsibilities

• Support production through process design, tooling, and equipment improvements.
• Investigate and resolve engineering issues on the shop floor.
• Create and update work instructions for new and existing designs.
• Participate in meetings to review and implement engineering changes.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.
• Identify capital investment opportunities and support justification.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Proficiency in CAD

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Engineering

Tools

2D/3D CAD

FMEA

APQP

PPAP

Lean tools

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Manufacturing Engineer | Cambridge | up to £45,000 DOE

Are you a hands-on problem solver who always looks for continuous improvement? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, high-precision environment where your ideas can directly impact production performance?

Join a global manufacturer where your expertise in manufacturing processes, tooling, and lean methodologies will help shape the future of their products.

As Manufacturing Engineer, you will benefit from:

• Annual Leave : Enjoy 25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays
• Friday Flexibility : Benefit from a 1pm finish every Friday, promoting work-life balance
• Life Assurance & Simply Health : Life insurance coverage and access to 24/7 GP services, dental, and optician benefits, with options to enhance coverage for you and your family
• Training, Learning, and Development Opportunities : Advance your career with a commitment to continuous professional development

As Manufacturing Engineer your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting production through process design, tooling, and equipment improvements
• Investigating and resolving engineering issues on the shop floor
• Creating and updating work instructions for new and existing designs
• Participating in meetings to review and implement engineering changes
• Leading root cause analysis and driving corrective actions
• Identifying capital investment opportunities and supporting justification

As Manufacturing Engineer your experience will include:

• Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Engineering - desirable
• Understanding of composite materials or manufacturing processes
• Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD and exposure to FMEA, APQP, PPAP, and Lean tools
• Strong communication, analytical, and problem-solving skills

If you're ready to take the next step in your career, we'd welcome hearing from you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Amber at Rubicon for more information.