Manufacturing Engineer

dormakaba; Tiverton; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Commission scheme

Annual leave

Pension

Life assurance

Healthcare

Employee discounts

Job summary

dormakaba Tiverton is seeking a graduate Mechanical Engineer to train as a Production Engineer. This hands-on role offers the chance to develop skills in modern manufacturing, with exposure to lean practices and continuous improvement within a bespoke small-volume production environment.

You will join a two-person engineering team reporting to the Operations Manager, focusing on optimizing production processes, improving equipment efficiency, and supporting automated programming as you learn

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or similar STEM discipline.
• Strong CAD skills (SolidWorks preferable) and ability to read technical drawings.
• Capable of lean and continuous improvement activities and welcoming change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across the business.
• Experience of CAM for small volume production/customer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Part of a two-person engineering team to manage and improve production processes.
• Work directly for the Operations Manager to achieve optimal factory results.
• Develop automated programs and re-align production workstations and processes.
• Support development of new products for bespoke small-volume production.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Continuous improvement

Communication skills

CAM experience

IT skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or STEM

Tools

SolidWorks CAD

Job description

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.

What you will do

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, we also provide the following benefits:

• 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
• Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme (Enhanced Company Contributions)
• Life Assurance
• Healthcare Support, including an Employee Support and Assistance Programme
• 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.