Manufacturing Engineer

dormakaba; Stafford; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Pension scheme

Life assurance

Healthcare

Annual leave 25 days

Employee discounts

Job summary

dormakaba's Tiverton factory is seeking a graduate Mechanical Engineer with a production background to train as a production engineer. This hands-on role will develop skills in manufacturing engineering within a two-person engineering team reporting to the Operations Manager.

The role focuses on managing and improving production processes to deliver optimal factory results and excellent customer experience, with modern CNC machinery and CAM experience encouraged.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or STEM.
• Proficiency in CAD software and reading technical drawings.
• Experience with CAM for small volume production.
• Lean and continuous improvement mindset.
• Strong communication and collaboration across teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist production engineers in optimizing processes.
• Develop and implement improvements to production layouts.
• Work with CNC machinery and automation programs.
• Collaborate with Operations Manager and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Communication

Reading drawings

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or STEM

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

At dormakaba we are a globally successful company, with a family business culture employing more than 15,000 employees worldwide.

We are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions. As a trusted partner, we stand for innovation, top performance and a fulfilling workplace and are one of the top 3 companies in our industry and globally leading in smart and secure access solutions.

Our manufacturing hub in Tiverton is looking for a graduate Mechanical engineer with a background in production to train as a production engineer.

This is a “hands on” role which will give the successful candidate a great opportunity to develop their skills and experience in the field of manufacturing engineering.

The role is to be part of a two-person engineering team working directly for the Operations Manager, with the task to manage and improve production processes to achieve optimal results for the factory, giving the best experience for our customers.

The Tiverton factory specialises in bespoke small volume production to solve niche locking solutions for our customers, requiring adaptability and initiative whilst developing new products.

Our machinery is modern network connected and semi-automated CNC machines. The team‘s objective is to release the full potential of this, which will include developing automated programs (training provided) re-aligning production workstations and processes.

This is a great opportunity for an engineer to learn and gain experience by working in an environment that has varied engineering aspects.

What we require

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar STEM discipline
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and CAD software (solid works preferable) and the ability to read technical drawings
• Must be capable of engaging in lean and continuous improvement activities, be assertive, resilient and welcomes change
• Excellent verbal and written communication and be able to engage with all areas of the business, having a collaborative approach when working with others
• Experience of CAM (Computer aided manufacture) for small volume production/customer solutions

What we offer

• As well as an attractive salary offering, company car and generous commission scheme
• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Enhanced Company Contributions)
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Support, including an Employee Support and Assistance Programme
• Health & Welling App including Digital GP Service
• Employee Discounts Available

Who we are

We are at the heart of every place that matters. From automatic doors to cloud-based access management – as a leading global provider in the access solutions market for schools, banks, airports, hospitals, hotels, and many more, we enable seamless movement within secure, safe, and sustainable places. With over 160 years of experience and a focus on excellence and innovation, we offer exciting opportunities to grow in an environment where you can make a real impact. At dormakaba, you are encouraged to take initiative, develop your skills, and build your career alongside 16,000 experts worldwide who are setting industry standards every day.