Manufacturing Mechanical Engineer — Design to Production

Situations Vacant Ltd; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Situations Vacant Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing (Intermediate/Senior) to drive design and development from concept through to production at our Salisbury premises.

The role requires strong CAD skills and knowledge of manufacturing methods including sheet metal fabrication and automation. You will lead design and tooling projects, ensure manufacturability, coordinate with suppliers, and contribute to cost estimation and business planning.

Qualifications

• HND/degree level in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Strong organisational skills with leadership ability.
• Knowledge of manufacturing methods including sheet metal fabrication, welding, metal pressing, tube manipulation, robotics and automation.

Responsibilities

• Lead design and development from concept through production.
• Design jig & tooling to meet customer and internal needs.
• Specify gauges and validation systems.
• Ensure manufacturability and DFMs align with production methods.
• Coordinate with suppliers for parts and tooling.
• Support engineering reviews to meet milestones.
• Estimate costs for new inquiries.
• Deliver the engineering element of the business plan.

Skills

Manufacturing methods

Jig & Fixture strategies

Lean manufacturing

Exhaust systems & automotive standards

Quality/compliance awareness

Education

HND/degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

MS Project

MS Excel

Job description

Situations Vacant Ltd. is seeking a Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing (Intermediate/Senior) to drive design and development from concept through to production at our Salisbury premises.

The role requires strong CAD skills and knowledge of manufacturing methods including sheet metal fabrication and automation. You will lead design and tooling projects, ensure manufacturability, coordinate with suppliers, and contribute to cost estimation and business planning.