Manufacturing Operations Specialist

Sapien Engineering Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the East Midlands is seeking a Manufacturing Operations Engineer to support complex hardware projects. The role involves managing manufacturing processes, supplier relationships, and ensuring quality compliance while mentoring junior engineers. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering and experience in a manufacturing environment. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package, along with opportunities for career progression.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Generous benefits package

Opportunities for career progression and professional development

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; CAD experience beneficial.
• Strong organisational, written, and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain Bills of Materials (BoMs).
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

CAD experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering or related field

Job description

Job Title

Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Location

Derbyshire

Salary

£50,000

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team supporting complex hardware projects. This role involves working with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to manage manufacturing processes, supplier relationships, and quality compliance while contributing to innovative project delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain Bills of Materials (BoMs) and associated engineering tools.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and document lessons learned to improve design for manufacturing.
• Ensure project schedules are met and resolve non-conformance issues.
• Mentor and support junior manufacturing engineers.

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; CAD experience beneficial.
• Strong organisational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present technical information internally and to suppliers / customers.

Compensation & Other Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Apply within or contact Levi Goodridge at Sapien Engineering.

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