Prototype Manufacturing Technician - Development Focused

Matchtech Group; Southampton; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a hands-on Prototype Manufacturing Technician in Southampton to support Product Development by manufacturing samples, prototypes, and trial products in a fast-paced environment. You will operate, set up, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment to ensure high-quality prototypes.

You will work with a collaborative team, adhere to ISO 9001 quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring health, safety and environmental procedures

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing or engineering environments.
• Ability to operate and troubleshoot production machinery.
• Ability to read and follow technical documentation and SOPs.
• Strong focus on quality, safety, and housekeeping.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery to produce prototype and finished products.
• Set up, calibrate, and verify machinery is ready before production.
• Review material requirements with Supply Chain for inventory.
• Conduct in-process quality checks per QC plans and ISO 9001 standards.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across machinery and work areas.
• Follow SOPs and established manufacturing processes; support changeovers.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Read technical documents

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Communication

Team player

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a hands-on Prototype Manufacturing Technician in Southampton to support Product Development by manufacturing samples, prototypes, and trial products in a fast-paced environment. You will operate, set up, maintain, and troubleshoot production equipment to ensure high-quality prototypes.

You will work with a collaborative team, adhere to ISO 9001 quality standards, and support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring health, safety and environmental procedures