Manufacturing Engineer

Vibe Recruit; Torquay; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Torquay is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in manufacturing processes and will be responsible for driving efficiency improvements and optimising production. This role offers an attractive benefits package including a company bonus scheme and opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Benefits

Company bonus scheme

Health plan

Assistance with relocation

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing engineering, particularly in fibre optics or photonics.
• Strong understanding of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Hands-on experience with product assembly and testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for fibre optic manufacturing processes.
• Analyse and optimise production processes.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing challenges.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Continuous improvement

Cost of poor quality reduction

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma

Education

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field

Tools

Fibre optic splicing tools

Manufacturing tools

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

A rapidly expanding, global business, at the forefront of fibre optic and photonic technology is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer.

You will be joining a dynamic team, driving process optimisation, efficiency improvements, and seamless product transitions from NPI to full-scale production.

This role is ideal for a proactive engineer with strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes, continuous improvement (CI), and cost of poor quality (CoPQ) reduction.

You will play a key role in enhancing production yields, cycle times, and root cause analysis while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Responsibilities

• Act as the subject matter expert for fibre optic manufacturing processes and products
• Analyse and optimise production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain high product quality
• Collaborate cross‑functional teams including quality and design, to resolve manufacturing challenges
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process‑related production issues
• Monitor and improve key performance indicators, driving cycle time reductions, yield improvements, and waste reduction in line with CoPQ targets
• Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, regulatory, and quality assurance standards while maintaining accurate records and documentation
• Champion LEAN, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation
• Support employee training and development, ensuring best practices are followed in production
• Assist with engineering change control and product configuration management

Skills & Experience

• Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field
• Experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably within fibre optics, photonics, or modular systems
• Strong expertise in product assembly, testing, and handling processes
• Experience with NPI, PFMEA, process validation, and product transfers
• Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies
• Familiarity with manufacturing metrics such as yield, cycle time, and productivity
• Hands‑on experience with fibre optic splicing, alignment systems, and manufacturing tools preferred
• A technical understanding of RMA processes, root cause analysis and corrective action implementation

Benefits

An attractive package is available + company bonus scheme, health plan, assistance with relocation and ongoing training and career development.

Interested, please contact Graeme at Vibe Recruit on 07971 309403 or apply immediately.

Vibe Recruit is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.