At a Glance
- Tasks: Support manufacturing processes and collaborate with engineers to solve production issues.
- Company: Join a leading manufacturer focused on innovation and teamwork.
- Benefits: Gain hands-on experience, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Flexible training and development opportunities in a fast-paced setting.
- Why this job: Kickstart your engineering career in a dynamic environment with real impact.
- Qualifications: Degree or equivalent in engineering; eagerness to learn and problem-solve.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
As a Junior Manufacturing Engineer, you will support the manufacturing engineering team in delivering safe, efficient, and repeatable production processes. You will work closely with experienced engineers and shop floor teams to assist with day-to-day production support, documentation, and process improvements. You will gain hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering, including supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), resolving production issues, and developing an understanding of high-reliability electronic manufacturing processes. This is a development role aimed at building your technical capability, problem-solving skills, and understanding of manufacturing systems within a fast-paced production environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support manufacturing engineering activities on the shop floor, assisting with resolving production issues
- Work with senior engineers to maintain and improve manufacturing processes
- Work with cross-functional teams (Production, Quality, Engineering) to support issue resolution
- Assist with root cause investigations and corrective actions (RCCA) for production problems
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve yield, efficiency, and quality
- Provide support to operators with guidance on processes and documentation
- Help collect and analyse production data to support engineering decisions
- Ensure compliance with quality standards and company procedures
- Assist in developing and maintaining manufacturing documentation, including: Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), Work instructions, Process documentation, Bills of Materials (BOMs)
- Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including: Assisting with product builds and trials, Supporting the transition of new products into production, Helping translate design requirements into manufacturable processes
Person Specification
Education / Qualifications
- Degree, HNC/HND, apprenticeship, or equivalent in an engineering discipline (Electronics, Manufacturing, Mechanical or similar).
Knowledge & Experience
- Essential: Basic understanding of manufacturing or engineering principles. Some exposure to a production or engineering environment (placement, internship, apprenticeship, or similar). Good problem-solving ability with a willingness to learn. Basic proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook). Strong attention to detail.
- Desirable: Exposure to manufacturing documentation (SOPs, work instructions). Awareness of NPI or product development processes. Understanding of Lean or continuous improvement principles. Experience in electronics or high-reliability manufacturing environments. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems.
Competencies
- Eagerness to learn and develop engineering skills.
- Hands-on approach with a practical mindset.
- Good communication skills across teams.
- Ability to follow processes and instructions accurately.
- Organised and able to manage own workload with guidance.
- Team-oriented and collaborative.
- Positive attitude in a fast-paced production environment.
Other Requirements
- Ability to obtain Security Clearance.
- Willingness to learn and develop through on-the-job training.
- Some flexibility for travel if required.
Junior Manufacturing Engineer in Great Yarmouth employer: API Microelectronics Ltd.
At our Great Yarmouth facility, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer that fosters a collaborative and innovative work culture. We offer flexible working practices, generous holiday allowances, and comprehensive health benefits, ensuring our employees thrive both personally and professionally. With a strong focus on employee growth through training opportunities and a supportive environment for New Product Introduction, we empower our team to tackle exciting challenges in the microelectronics manufacturing sector.
