Manufacturing Engineer — Design, Quoting & Growth Path

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish on Fridays

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Annual leave increasing with service

Cycle to work scheme

Clear development towards higher roles

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Plymouth is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a practical background in machining, toolmaking or fabrication. You\'ll move from shop-floor activity into technical and manufacturing management, combining hands-on engineering with design support and supplier liaising.

The role focuses on advising colleagues, shaping component designs, preparing quotations and improving workshop processes, with clear development toward higher positions and an emphasis on quality, safety

Qualifications

• Practical background in machining, toolmaking or fabrication required.
• Experience in an engineering or manufacturing workshop is essential.
• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent is expected; additional HNC is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide practical technical advice to customers and colleagues across the workshop.
• Support the design of components, mechanical systems and bespoke machinery.
• Prepare quotations, process orders and purchase materials.

Skills

Machining background

Toolmaking

Fabrication

Engineering workshop

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

HNC desirable

Engineering apprenticeship

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

SolidWorks

Job description

Yolk Recruitment Ltd in Plymouth is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with a practical background in machining, toolmaking or fabrication. You\'ll move from shop-floor activity into technical and manufacturing management, combining hands-on engineering with design support and supplier liaising.

The role focuses on advising colleagues, shaping component designs, preparing quotations and improving workshop processes, with clear development toward higher positions and an emphasis on quality, safety