Manufacturing Engineer

Proto Labs; Telford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in digital manufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Telford. This role involves planning and optimizing specialist processes within the CNC department, with responsibilities including designing tooling, leading projects, and enhancing manufacturing methods. The ideal candidate will have an engineering background and strong problem-solving skills, contributing to innovative product development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Growth-oriented company with development opportunities

Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses

Employee Discount scheme

Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support

25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays

Life insurance policy for eligible employees

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Knowledge of CNC machining, plastic injection moulding, or rapid prototyping is advantageous.
• Project management experience.

Responsibilities

• Design and procure jigs, tooling, and equipment for new product introductions.
• Lead projects to integrate new products/processes into manufacturing.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing methods, focusing on yield and quality.

Skills

Planning

Problem Solving

Leadership

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Be yourself at Protolabs

Studies have shown that women and people of colour are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply! You can help make our company even better. We do not discriminate based on race, colour, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself. We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams.

Why Protolabs?

We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit. Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do. It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home.

By joining our team as Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for planning, designing, setting up, modifying, optimising and monitoring specialist processes. Your focus will be on the CNC department.

What you'll do:

• Design and procure jigs, tooling, and equipment for new product introductions.
• Lead projects to integrate new products/processes into manufacturing.
• Evaluate and source new equipment, ensuring quality at the best price.
• Collaborate with R&D to stay at the forefront of industry innovations.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing methods, focusing on yield and quality.
• Solve operational issues creatively and participate in factory layout changes.
• Act as the technical expert for troubleshooting and guidance.
• Enhance work processes and support training efforts with updated instructions.
• Work off-shift as needed to support new process implementations.
• Maintain quality and safety standards, addressing issues promptly.
• Report activities to the department manager and perform additional tasks as needed.

What it takes:

• Excellent planning and organizational abilities
• Advantageous: Knowledge of CNC machining, plastic injection moulding, or rapid prototyping
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software like SolidWorks, CamWorks, or MasterCam
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills
• Effective collaboration across company workgroups
• Independent and self-motivated with strong attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)
• Proven mechanical aptitude and experience with measurement instruments
• Experience with metalworking machinery (mills, lathes, drills, grinders)

Aptitudes:

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience
• Project management experience
• Ability to meet deadlines and overcome obstacles
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment
• Experience with Kaizen implementation

Whats in it for you:

• Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions.
• Open and welcoming corporate culture globally.
• Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training
• Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links.
• Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers.
• Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance.
• Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events.
• 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract with regular breaks, flexi-time hours.
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Life insurance policy for eligible employees – 4 x base salary

What to expect in the hiring process

Alignment call

Kick-off with an initial screening with one Talent Acquisition Partners, not really an interview, but the chance to learn more about how we do things, our process and a chance for you to ask all the things you want to know

Interview

A deeper dive into the role, what we're looking for the hiring manager and you to get to know one another

Further interviews

We always try to streamline our recruitment process as much as possible but may sometimes need to carry out further interviews. This may be to meet other members of the team or more senior employees. It may also be an opportunity to see the site or working area