Manufacturing Engineer — NPI, DFM & Process Improvement

Hunter Selection Limited

Exeter

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 60,000

Full time

12 days ago

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Job summary

Hunter Selection Limited is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support new product development, improve manufacturing processes, and drive continuous improvement initiatives near Exeter, UK. The role covers DFM, tolerance assessments, and risk management across the product lifecycle.

The ideal candidate holds a Mechanical Engineering degree and has hands-on experience with sheet metal manufacturing, drawings, and DFMEA.

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
Strong understanding of engineering design principles and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
Excellent knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing, assembly techniques, materials, and tolerancing.
Experience identifying manufacturing risks during product development and design stages.

Responsibilities

Provide manufacturing and assembly expertise throughout the product development lifecycle.
Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) and assembly improvement initiatives.
Lead R&D projects focused on cost reduction and quality enhancement.
Deliver continuous improvements across existing products and processes.
Collaborate with NPD engineers to develop practical manufacturing solutions.
Conduct component and assembly tolerance assessments.
Lead and support DFMEA reviews and risk assessments.
Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks prior to production.
Support the successful transition of new products from design to manufacture.