Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing. Intermediate and Senior Level

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

Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing. Intermediate and Senior Level

Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing. Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing. Intermediate and Senior Opportunities

THIS ROLE OFFERS A FULLY COMPETITIVE SALARY WITH DETAILS ON REQUEST

Our client is a Salisbury based organisation who are looking to fill the following positions based at their premises.

They are the pioneers in the design and fabrication of their products on site and are the leading producer of a full range of products directly in their chosen industry and have done so for many years relying on repeat business from many satisfied customers as well as referrals and new business.

Your Tasks / Responsibilities:

Reporting to the Managing Director / Works Manager, you will be responsible for the delivery of all Design and Development activities from concept through to production. Your duties will include:

• Jig & Tooling Design and Specification in accordance with customer & company internal needs
• Gauge and Validation system specification
• Ensuring all work undertaken is feasible and designed for manufacture using available methods
• Ensuring all engineering product development tasks comply with customer requirements
• Ensuring best practice manufacturing methods are used both within company and sub-suppliers
• Conducting regular customer and company engineering reviews to ensure project milestone adherence
• Liaising with Suppliers of Parts and Tooling
• Ensuring that DFM, prototype builds, volume ramp up and plant production processes are fully supported
• Responsibility for delivering Engineering element of the Business Plan
• Cost estimating of new enquiries

Your Profile:

• Educated to HND/degree level, or equivalent, in an Mechanical Engineering discipline
• Strong motivator, achievement orientated with excellent organisational and people management skills
• Excellent knowledge of manufacturing methods inc. Sheetmetal Fabrication, Welding, Metal Pressing, Tube Manipulation, Robotics, Automation, Validation / Vision Systems.
• Knowledge of Exhaust Systems and Automotive Standards, Lean Manufacturing and mistake proofing methods
• Have a sound understanding Jig & Fixture Strategies.
• Strong Skills in CATIA V5, MS Project, MS Excel
• Prepared to travel on occasion