Prototype Manufacturing Technician – Hands-On in Development

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

Job summary

Matchtech Group is seeking a hands-on Prototype Manufacturing Technician in the United Kingdom for on-site work in Southampton. You will manufacture samples and prototypes, set up and maintain equipment, and work with cross-functional teams to meet high quality standards.

You will operate machinery, perform calibrations, and support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and health and safety procedures.

Qualifications

• Experience in a manufacturing, engineering, or related environment.
• Hands-on experience operating production machinery and equipment.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production techniques.
• Experience with quality procedures and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Operate manufacturing machinery to produce prototype and finished products.
• Set up, calibrate, and verify machinery is ready before production.
• Review material requirements and coordinate with Supply Chain for inventory.
• Carry out in-process quality checks per QC Plans.
• Maintain cleanliness and hygiene across machinery and work areas.
• Follow SOPs and established manufacturing processes.
• Support DDS and IWS activities.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and audit readiness.
• Adhere to health, safety, and environmental procedures.
• Monitor machine performance and report issues to senior technicians.
• Assist with root cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects and process optimisation.
• Support production changeovers and other operational activities.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Technical documentation

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Communication

Independent work

Physical stamina

Tools

Production machinery

Job description

Matchtech Group is seeking a hands-on Prototype Manufacturing Technician in the United Kingdom for on-site work in Southampton. You will manufacture samples and prototypes, set up and maintain equipment, and work with cross-functional teams to meet high quality standards.

You will operate machinery, perform calibrations, and support continuous improvement initiatives while ensuring compliance with ISO 9001 and health and safety procedures.