Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Wotton-under-Edge; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electric vehicle development is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production processes and quality control. The suitable candidate will collaborate closely with teams to apply engineering principles and execute tooling design for low-volume, high-performance components. This role requires a degree in engineering and relevant industry experience.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in automotive/motorsport/aerospace manufacturing environments.
• Proficiency with assembly processes and quality control.

Responsibilities

• Develop and improve manufacturing processes for high-performance EV components.
• Create and maintain production documentation and work instructions.
• Lead tooling design for efficient assembly operations.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

Continuous Improvement

Quality Control

Manufacturing Processes

DFM Principles

Engineering Design

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD Software

Manufacturing Process Simulation Tools

Job description

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing Engineer for our client, a developer of electrical vehicles who brings real engagement and emotion to driving electric performance cars. The successful candidate will develop and improve manufacturing processes, support the launch of new production lines, and ensure build quality matches the high performance of the vehicles.

The Manufacturing Engineer will:

• Work closely with design, R&D, and production teams to ensure Design for Manufacture (DFM) principles are applied from prototype through to production.
• Create and maintain work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and production documentation.
• Conduct root cause analysis and drives corrective actions for manufacturing issues.
• Lead tooling, jigs, and fixture design to support efficient and repeatable assembly operations.
• Develop and implement robust manufacturing processes for low-volume, high-performance EV components and assemblies.

The Manufacturing Engineer will have:

• Degree-qualified in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial engineering within automotive, motorsport, aerospace, or other high-performance engineering environments.
• Experience overseeing and documenting the build of a new product.
• High value, high complexity & low volume electromechanical assembly experience.
• Strong understanding of assembly processes, quality control, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Proficiency with CAD and manufacturing process simulation tools.

If you're a hands-on engineer with a passion for precision, performance, and continuous improvement, we’d love to hear from you. Apply online today and we will contact you shortly!