Manufacturing Engineer

DK Recruitment; South Somerset; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

DK Recruitment is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for an established engineering and manufacturing business in Somerset. The role is hands-on, focusing on developing, improving and optimising manufacturing processes and supporting the wider production operation.

You will design, develop and improve processes, optimise methods, identify improvements to efficiency, productivity, quality and cost, and provide practical engineering support to the team on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Hands-on manufacturing experience
• Machining, fabrication or engineering production background
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Practical, hands-on approach to improvements
• Ability to identify and implement shop floor improvements
• Solid understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles

Responsibilities

• Design, develop and improve manufacturing processes
• Optimise manufacturing methods and production processes
• Identify and implement improvements to efficiency, productivity, quality and cost
• Provide practical engineering support to the manufacturing team
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing and process issues
• Work closely with the shop floor to implement improvements
• Develop effective manufacturing methods and solutions
• Support new and existing manufacturing processes

Job description

An established engineering and manufacturing business in Somerset is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join its team. This is a hands-on role focused on developing, improving and optimising manufacturing processes and supporting the wider production operation.

The Role

• Design, develop and improve manufacturing processes
• Optimise manufacturing methods and production processes
• Identify and implement improvements to efficiency, productivity, quality and cost
• Provide practical engineering support to the manufacturing team
• Investigate and resolve manufacturing and process issues
• Work closely with the shop floor to implement improvements
• Develop effective manufacturing methods and solutions
• Support new and existing manufacturing processes

About You

• Manufacturing, Process or Production Engineering experience
• Strong background in one or more areas of machining, manufacturing, fabrication or engineering production
• Practical, hands‑on approach to manufacturing and process improvement
• Able to identify and implement improvements across the shop floor
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering principles
• Candidates who have progressed from a hands‑on machining or fabrication background into an engineering position are encouraged to apply
• Broad manufacturing knowledge with strong problem-solving skills

The Opportunity

This is a varied opportunity for someone who enjoys being close to the manufacturing process and making a tangible difference on the shop floor.

The business is open to candidates from different manufacturing backgrounds, including experienced Manufacturing Engineers and those who have developed their career from a practical machining or fabrication background into an engineering role.

Salary is dependent on experience