Technical Manufacturing Lead – Defence & Precision

Energy Jobline CVL; Dorking; On-site; GBP 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Job summary

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer for our advanced manufacturing and defence initiatives in Dorking, Surrey. The role focuses on translating customer requirements into manufacturable solutions, reviewing drawings and specifications, and developing manufacturing options from enquiry through delivery.

You will collaborate with engineering, production and purchasing teams to ensure solutions are technically sound, commercially viable and manufacturing friendly, while

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical/Manufacturing/Production Engineer.
• Strong knowledge of CNC machining, fabrication and GD&T.
• Experience reviewing drawings and specifications and advising on manufacturability.
• Experience preparing quotations or technical proposals for customers.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Provide technical leadership during customer discussions and project development.
• Review drawings, specifications, CAD models and technical enquiries.
• Conduct DFM and manufacturing feasibility reviews.
• Support technical problem solving and investigations.
• Develop new opportunities across advanced manufacturing and defence.
• Prepare and support quotations, estimates and technical proposals.
• Assess manufacturing methods, risks, cost, lead time and resource requirements.
• Represent the business at industry events and networking activities.
• Support defence supply-chain engagement.

Skills

CNC machining

Sheet metal fabrication

Electromechanical assembly

Engineering drawings & GD&T

CAD modelling

Job description

Energy Jobline CVL is seeking a Principal Manufacturing Engineer for our advanced manufacturing and defence initiatives in Dorking, Surrey. The role focuses on translating customer requirements into manufacturable solutions, reviewing drawings and specifications, and developing manufacturing options from enquiry through delivery.

You will collaborate with engineering, production and purchasing teams to ensure solutions are technically sound, commercially viable and manufacturing friendly, while