Manufacturing Engineer

W Talent; Derby; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A large manufacturing company in Derby is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support production and continuous improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate should have a background in Mechanical or Process Engineering, with hands-on manufacturing experience. This position offers a competitive salary ranging from £35,000 to £45,000, plus additional benefits including a pension scheme and healthcare options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Company bonus opportunities

Generous pension scheme

Subsidised private healthcare

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in a manufacturing environment required.
• Strong interpersonal skills for effective collaboration are essential.
• Experience with structured problem-solving methodologies is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve production.
• Lead engineering change requests and improve processes.
• Support new product introduction and manufacturing activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Process Engineering

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Degree or HNC in Engineering

Job description

W Talent are working exclusively with a large manufacturing company located in Derby who are looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer. This vacancy offers a fantastic opportunity to join a large and reputable organisation at the forefront of engineering and continuous improvement. My client would consider Production, Process, CI or Manufacturing Engineers with projects and continuous improvement experience.

Job Information

The successful candidate will join the engineering department located at the Derby manufacturing plant where you will be responsible for all manufacturing support, including new product introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and continuous improvement activities across the plant.

Key Responsibilities

• Work as part of a cross-functional engineering team, collaborating with colleagues in Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance both locally and across the wider group.
• Lead and support improvement initiatives to drive key KPIs, including production output, efficiency, quality standards, and scrap reduction.
• Manage and implement engineering change requests, taking projects from design through to full production integration.
• Provide support for electro‑pneumatic production test equipment and monitor critical plant and process parameters, recommending data‑driven corrective actions.
• Collaborate with NPI Project Engineers to introduce new products and drive process improvements across existing and new production lines.

Candidate Requirements

• Background in Mechanical or Process Engineering with relevant hands‑on experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Ideally degree‑qualified; however, candidates with HNC or equivalent qualifications and strong industrial experience will be considered.
• Proven track record in a Process or Manufacturing Engineering role, delivering value through effective solutions and demonstrating urgency in meeting internal stakeholder needs.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams at all organisational levels.
• Practical problem solver, experienced in using structured methodologies such as A3 or 8D, and comfortable making robust, data‑driven decisions.

Salary & Benefits

This role offers a competitive salary between £35,000 and £45,000 and will be based on background experience, along with 25 days' holiday plus bank holidays. Additional benefits include company bonus opportunities, a generous pension scheme, death in service cover, and the option of subsidised private healthcare.