Manufacturing Development Engineer
Read on to find out what you will need to succeed in this position, including skills, qualifications, and experience.
TheOpportunity:
If youre a sheet metal Manufacturing Engineer or Development Engineer then this is a wonderful opportunity to work on British designed, British made, and British sold products. You will work within the Design and Development team, ensuring that designs are fit for technically robust, manufacturable, repeatable and cost-effective. The Manufacturing Development Engineer will provide manufacturing and assembly guidance throughout new product design and prototype iterations and improve design for manufacture initiatives throughout the R&D department.
The Opportunity:
Using your practical experience within a sheet metal environment, and your knowledge of welding , you will challenge designs where appropriate and work closely with NPD design engineers by recommending practical solutions to improve part manufacturability and repeatability
Assess component and assembly tolerances, access, fastening methods, material selection and other design considerations that may affect manufacture
Provide guidance on manufacturing requirements to support design decisions throughout the product development process
Ensure Production Engineering initiatives are implemented within designs, such as cost reduction and optimisation driven improvements
Provide support throughout pre-production builds
Preferred Skills:
Degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering, or a related Engineering discipline
Strong understanding of engineering design principles and experience in advising on design for manufacture
Strong understanding of sheet metal manufacturing processes, assembly, materials and associated tolerances including their influence on product design welding experience essential
Ability to identify manufacturing risks within early design and product development phases
Associated Benefits:
A competitive salary up to £40000
Company Pension Scheme,5% contributory
Salary Sacrificescheme. xrnqpay
Working Hours:
8.00am 4.30pm Mon to Friday
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Development Manufacturing Engineer in Exeter employer: Confidential
As a leading employer in the data centre operations sector, we offer an exceptional work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. Our collaborative culture fosters innovation and accountability, while our commitment to safety and operational excellence ensures that you will be part of a team that values your contributions. With opportunities for international travel and the chance to lead critical operations across the EMEA region, this role provides a unique platform for impactful leadership and career advancement.
