Manufacturing Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer. This role involves designing, developing, and implementing application processes, and collaborating with production and customers. Candidates should have a background in mechanical engineering and experience in hands-on problem solving. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, including subsidized health care and early finishes on Fridays.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Subsidised health care

Early finish on Fridays

Qualifications

• Experience working within a hands-on engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions that align with customer needs.
• Optimize production methods by developing application techniques.
• Collaborate with machinists and subcontractors for operations.

Skills

Experience in process development

Hands-on problem solving

Experience with Solidworks

Collaboration skills

Education

Background in mechanical or similar engineering discipline

Job description

Overview

Manufacturing Engineer

£40,000 - £42,000

Yolk Recruitment is working with a specialist engineering company to recruit an Manufacturing Engineer with experience in process development and hands-on problem solving.

This role sits within the Engineering team and will see you working closely with production and customers to design, develop, and implement robust application processes. You'll be responsible for supporting new product introduction, defining manufacturing methods, and ensuring technical solutions meet customer and business requirements.

It's a varied and practical position, offering the chance to get involved in both day-to-day support and longer-term improvement projects within a collaborative, quality-focused environment.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop solutions that align with customer needs, ensuring precision and efficiency throughout the process.
• Optimise production methods by developing and refining application techniques to support ongoing production, adhering to New Product Introduction procedures.
• Accurately capture and define customer specifications and design verification systems to ensure seamless manufacturing.
• Collaborate with in-house machinists and subcontractors to develop associated machining and finishing operations.
• Utilise Solidworks to design error-free and efficient manufacturing fixtures and tooling.
• Engage with and vet suppliers to ensure high-quality materials and services.
• Prepare comprehensive manufacturing documentation, including images, drawings, work instructions, Bills of Material, and process routing cards.
• Provide expert technical support to sales and production teams, ensuring smooth operation and customer satisfaction.
• Lead application and improvement projects, managing them within budget and timelines.
• Offer accurate job costing and review manufacturing costs as needed.
• Liaise with customers on technical matters alongside the sales team, ensuring client satisfaction.
• Contribute to continuous improvement activities, developing and refining practices and procedures.

Qualifications

• Background in mechanical, or similar manufacturing engineering discipline.
• Experience working within a hands on engineering environment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Subsidised health care.
• Early finish on Friday's.