Manufacturing Engineer - Supply Chain

SC ENGINEERING; Derby; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is hiring a Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer for a 12-month contract based in Derby. The role requires full-time onsite presence and involves supporting manufacturing processes and supply chains for turbomachinery products. Candidates should have a degree in Manufacturing Engineering or relevant experience and at least 2 years' experience in a similar role. Strong problem-solving skills and familiarity with turbomachinery are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience working with turbomachinery, including manufacture and/or assembly.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multiple workstreams.

Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by providing manufacturing input into design.
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes from early development through to production.
• Lead technical sourcing activities and assess supplier capability and capacity.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Experience with turbomachinery

Ability to work across multiple workstreams

Education

Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or relevant experience

Job description

Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer - Contract (Outside IR35)

📍 Derby - 100% Onsite

📅 12-Month Rolling Contract

💷 Circa £35 per hour (Outside IR35)

We are currently recruiting for a Supply Chain Manufacturing Engineer to support a customer site based in Derby. This is a 12-month rolling contract, Outside IR35, requiring full-time onsite presence.

This role sits within the Manufacturing & Supply Chain function and focuses on ensuring product designs are manufacturable, while developing and supporting effective supply chains and manufacturing processes for turbomachinery-based products.

Key Responsibilities

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by providing manufacturing input into design, tolerancing, geometry, supplier selection, and cost
• Develop and implement manufacturing processes from early development through to production
• Lead technical sourcing activities and assess supplier capability and capacity
• Support supply chain and capability development as production volumes increase
• Ensure APQP principles are applied throughout the product lifecycle
• Provide production support, including manufacturing issue resolution and root cause analysis
• Ensure delivery of conforming parts with appropriate quality and conformance documentation
• Work closely with cross-functional teams including Design, Quality, Supply Chain, and Operations

Required Experience

• Degree in Manufacturing Engineering or relevant industry experience
• Minimum 2 years' experience in Manufacturing Engineering or a related discipline
• Experience working with turbomachinery, including manufacture and/or assembly
• Exposure to components such as rotors, casings, aerofoils, fabrications, or assembly & test
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to work across multiple workstreams
• Comfortable working flexibly across tasks, sometimes outside a traditional ME remit