Manufacturing Engineer in Derby

Manufacturing Engineer – Production

We\’re partnering with a
well‑established engineering organisation
that is driving innovation across a diverse portfolio of projects. This is a fantastic opportunity for a skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join a collaborative team and make a real impact on production quality, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.

The Role

As a Manufacturing Engineer – Production, you\’ll:

• Develop and optimise
  Methods of Manufacture (MOM)
  for new and existing products
• Drive improvements in quality and lead‑time through proactive process optimisation
• Assess new technologies and contribute to a
  strategic capability acquisition plan
• Resolve non‑conformances and eliminate root causes using structured problem‑solving tools
• Apply quality management techniques such as
  PFMEA, SPC, and MSA
• Collaborate closely with technicians and project teams to enhance production processes
• Create training packs and define best practices to support continuous improvement

About You

We\’re looking for someone who brings:

• A relevant
  Engineering degree
  and at least 5 years\’ manufacturing experience
• Strong diagnostic and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities, with a collaborative mindset
• Confidence in analysing performance data and producing clear, actionable reports
• Ability to prioritise workload effectively in a fast‑paced environment

Desirable extras:

• Lean manufacturing experience (Green Belt or higher)
• Familiarity with structured problem‑solving (8D)
• Experience within the rail industry

What\’s on Offe
r

• Join a
  forward‑thinking organisation
  with a strong reputation in engineering and manufacturing
• Be part of a supportive team culture that values ownership, accountability, and diversity
• Competitive salary and benefits package
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

How to Apply

If you\’re ready to take on this challenge and contribute to exciting engineering projects, send us your CV along with a short cover note highlighting your experience and motivation. We\’ll be in touch to discuss next steps.

About 1492 Search

In a nutshell – We discover great people Created with the belief that the process is just as necessary as the opportunity, we decided there was a better recruitment method. Working solely in the manufacturing and engineering industry, we work on retained projects to provide accountability for every hire we make with you. We connect candidates and hiring managers, provide in-depth project management plans and advise through up to date market research. No two hires are the same, and that\’s why each project is adapted to your needs. We aim to take the stress out of the hiring process and focus on the job at hand

We aim to reply to all applications, successful or not, within 2 working days of applying for the role. If you are not happy with the service, please feel free to give us a call or drop us an email.

1492 Ltd and its clients promote a policy of equal opportunities. Our policy is to treat job applicants and employees in the same way regardless of age, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, religion, colour or disability.