Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Cambridge, offering a salary of up to £45,000 DOE. You will support production improvements and address engineering challenges, utilizing your proficiency in CAD and understanding of manufacturing processes. Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, flexible hours, and comprehensive benefits including life assurance and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Friday 1pm finish for work-life balance

Life insurance and health benefits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing processes or tooling.
• Strong ability to identify capital investment opportunities.
• Hands-on experience in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Support production through process design and tooling improvements.
• Investigate and resolve engineering issues on the shop floor.
• Create and update work instructions for new and existing designs.
• Lead root cause analysis and drive corrective actions.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Understanding of composite materials

Proficiency in 2D/3D CAD

Education

Degree in Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Engineering

Tools

FMEA

APQP

PPAP

Lean tools

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer Cambridge up to GBP45,000 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.