Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is looking for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to shape the design and production of high-performance products. With over 10 years of experience required, you will develop mechanical designs in CAD and work closely with a talented team to ensure product quality and efficiency.

Benefits

Flexible working environment

Continuous professional development opportunities

Health and safety benefits

Qualifications

• 10+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing/machine shop.
• 5+ years mechanical engineering experience.
• Ability to evaluate and support product design operations.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative mechanical and process designs in CAD.
• Collaborate with machinists and engineers to improve manufacturing processes.
• Assist production in resolving manufacturing problems.

Skills

Mechanical CAD software

Hands-on experience with mechanisms

CNC programming and CAM

Problem-solving abilities

Organized and logical

Education

Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

CREO/Pro-E

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Role: Manufacturing Engineer

As an experienced Manufacturing Engineer at Innovent, you’ll play a key role in shaping the design and manufacturing of our high-performance honeycomb products. You’ll work with a talented team to take prototypes from concept to reality, ensuring that our products meet the highest standards of quality, efficiency, and precision.

What You’ll Do

• Develop innovative mechanical and process designs in CAD to meet product requirements
• Work closely with machinists, engineers, and production assemblers to develop and improve manufacturing processes
• Become knowledgeable with the setup and operation of our CNC sinker EDM machines
• Develop complex tool paths for CNC milling machines using Creo NC
• Design, develop, and implement innovative fixturing solutions to support efficient and precise manufacturing processes. Collaborate with the engineering team to ensure fixtures are designed for ease of use, cost-effectiveness, and safety.
• Utilize strong knowledge of machining, metalworking principles, and assembly procedures to evaluate and support the manufacturing of newly designed or modified products
• Develop detailed 2D drawings with GD&T from solid models
• Understand and improve the manufacturability of component designs
• Facilitate and develop physical products through prototype production, assembly, and testing
• Process models, drawings, and manufacturing instructions through Innovent’s ERP (Epicor) and document control system
• Access technical information (e.g., process records, model drawings, SOPs, tool and fixture drawings) as needed to evaluate and support product design operations
• Demonstrate ability to understand supplier capability and specialties in the manufacture of components and tooling to required specifications
• Provide technical assistance to component and tooling suppliers
• Assist production in resolving manufacturing problems to maintain schedules
• Infrequent travel up to 10%
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned

What You’ll Bring

• Associate’s degree in mechanical engineering
• 10+ years’ hands-on experience working in a manufacturing/machine shop environment
• 5+ years’ mechanical engineering experience
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered in lieu of degree and experience
• Must be a U.S. citizen

What We Value

• Proficient in mechanical CAD software, preferably CREO/Pro-E
• Hands-on experience with mechanisms and machine design
• Skilled in designing and detailing precision metal parts and mechanical assemblies
• Experience with or interest in CNC programming and CAM
• Able to read, analyze, interpret, and create mechanical drawings and technical procedures
• Knowledge of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T)
• Familiar with design for manufacturing (DFM) principles
• Strong written and verbal communication skills for reports, procedures, and presentations
• Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
• Capable of interpreting technical instructions, including mathematical and diagrammatic formats
• Organized and logical when managing uncertainty
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, including Outlook and Teams

Other

• Frequently lifts up to 25 pounds
• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required in designated areas

About Innovent

At Innovent, we’re not just building high-performance products—we’re shaping the future of materials and manufacturing. With over 30 years of proven experience, we are a global leader in providing cutting-edge honeycomb core solutions used in demanding industries such as aerospace & defense, disposable hygiene, and industrial markets. Our commitment to innovation, quality, and collaboration drives everything we do, and we’re looking for driven, talented individuals to join our team.