Manufacturing Engineer

dormakaba International Holding AG; Tiverton; Remote; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays

Salary Sacrifice Pension Scheme

Life Assurance

Healthcare Support

Health & Wellbeing App

Employee Discounts

Job summary

dormakaba Tiverton is looking for a graduate Mechanical Engineer with a production background to train as a Production Engineer. This hands-on role offers a great opportunity to develop skills in manufacturing engineering and to work directly with the Operations Manager in a small two-person engineering team.

The Tiverton factory specialises in bespoke small-volume production for niche locking solutions, with modern CNC machinery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or similar STEM discipline.
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Office and CAD software and ability to read technical drawings.
• Capable of engaging in lean and continuous improvement activities and adaptable to change.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and collaborative approach.
• Experience of CAM for small volume production or customer solutions.

Responsibilities

• Be part of a two-person engineering team reporting to the Operations Manager to manage and improve production processes.
• Develop and optimise production processes to achieve best results for the factory and customer experience.
• Develop automated programs and re-align production workstations and processes (training provided).

Skills

Lean CI

Communication

Teamwork

Reading drawings

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

Microsoft Office

CAM

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
• 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.