Manufacturing Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Nantgarw; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team and work on precision forming projects. This role involves designing and developing processes for extruded aluminium, ensuring they meet exact customer specifications. Ideal candidates will have hands-on engineering experience in forming or CNC bending and a passion for problem-solving. The company offers a fantastic benefits package, including life insurance and long service awards, along with excellent job security. If you're looking to make an impact in a dynamic environment, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Benefits

Life Insurance Cover

Long Service Awards

Qualifications

• Experience in forming or CNC bending is essential.
• Hands-on engineering experience in manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Develop and refine forming processes to meet specifications.
• Design tooling and coordinate with toolmakers for production.
• Oversee initial production runs and identify process improvements.

Skills

Problem Solving

Hands-on Engineering Experience

CNC Bending

Forming Processes

Job description

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading manufacturer in their search for a Manufacturing Engineer. This is an exciting opportunity to work on precision forming projects, designing and developing processes that shape extruded aluminium to meet exact customer specifications. If you're a problem solver with hands-on engineering experience in forming or CNC bending and would like a chance to join a company that offers an excellent benefits package and great job security, this could be the role for you!

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and refine forming processes to meet customer specifications for profile accuracy, cosmetic finish, and tolerances.
• Design forming tooling and coordinate with internal and external toolmakers for production.
• Set up and validate new contracts, ensuring they align with both customer and internal requirements.
• Oversee initial production runs, identifying opportunities for process improvements and optimisation.
• Work alongside CNC machining and Welding Engineers to provide complete engineering solutions.
• Support cross-functional tasks and contribute to other departments as required.
• Continuously develop forming expertise and stay updated with industry advancements.
• Identify and implement cost-saving opportunities within the forming process.
• Assist in training and mentoring new team members, contributing to their development.
• Drive efficiency, innovation, and best practices within the manufacturing process.

Minimum Requirements:

• Experience in forming or CNC bending.

Benefits:

• Life insurance cover.
• Long service awards.

If you feel you have the skills, experience, and passion to be successful in this Manufacturing Engineer role, apply now!

*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying, then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.