Project Manufacturing Engineer

Laser Additive Solutions Ltd; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An advanced engineering company is seeking a Project / Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Doncaster. The successful candidate will engage in programming for 3D metal printing and laser systems, develop project plans, and work directly with customers. This role suits individuals with a proactive approach, whether recent graduates or those from hands-on technical backgrounds. Offering a full-time, permanent position, plus benefits like flexitime and pension, this role emphasizes the importance of agility in technical skills.

Benefits

Company pension

Flexitime

Free parking

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or strong hands-on technical skills.
• Ability to demonstrate agility and flexibility.
• Experience with programming and operations of machinery.

Responsibilities

• Program 3D metal printer and industrial laser systems.
• Compile material analysis reports for customers.
• Develop documentation for ISO9001 accreditation.

Skills

Proactive problem solver

Technical background

Flexibility in approach

Education

Engineering/Technical/Science discipline

Tools

CAM software

Metallography lab equipment

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated Project / Manufacturing Engineer to join our highly-experienced team. We are an Advanced Engineering company specialising in the following laser processes: metal additive manufacturing, cladding and welding. As an Project/Manufacturing Engineer you will be involved in research, development and production work for a wide range of sectors.

What you'll do at work

The role can be varied and typically may include (but is not limited to):

• Programming and operations in connection to the 3D metal printer
• Programming the industrial laser systems using CAM (Computer Aided Manufacturing) software which operates the 6-axis machinery that completes component repairs and welds new parts
• Putting together project plans, liaising with suppliers and ensuring all work is carried out on time for customers
• Working with customers using online meetings, by phone, email and in person
• Reverse engineering, using non-contact measuring systems and specialist computer software, to produce electronic models of parts. These then feed into the CAM programming
• Working with metallography lab equipment including a cutting saw, mounting samples, microscopes (and associated software) to produce an image on screen of what each piece of metal looks like
• Compiling material analysis reports for internal and customer use
• Writing and developing documentation linked to our ISO9001 accreditation - including producing instruction sheets and risk assessments
• Producing quotations / proposal bid writing
• There will be some tidying/cleaning expected as part of this roll

Desirable Skills / Qualifications / Experience

• Proactive problem solver, able to demonstrate agility and flexibility in their approach and technical skill sets
• Be able to demonstrate a technical background, experience and interests
• You might be a recent graduate from an engineering/technical/science discipline
• You might come from a more hands‑on, less academic, background

Due to the nature of our business we will only consider applications from British citizens.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Graduate

Benefits

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• Free parking
• On-site parking

Work Location: In person