Manufacturing Engineer in Telford

Be yourself at Protolabs. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace. We encourage you to apply even if you do not meet every single requirement.

Why Protolabs? We are the leaders in digital manufacturing. Our culture is centred around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds. We take pride in our diverse team who are smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for planning, designing, setting up, modifying, optimising, and monitoring specialist processes, with a focus on the CNC department.

What you'll do:

• Design and procure jigs, tooling, and equipment for new product introductions.
• Lead projects to integrate new products/processes into manufacturing.
• Evaluate and source new equipment, ensuring quality at the best price.
• Collaborate with R&D to stay at the forefront of industry innovations.
• Monitor and improve manufacturing methods, focusing on yield and quality.
• Solve operational issues creatively and participate in factory layout changes.
• Act as the technical expert for troubleshooting and guidance.
• Enhance work processes and support training efforts with updated instructions.
• Work off-shift as needed to support new process implementations.
• Maintain quality and safety standards, addressing issues promptly.
• Report activities to the department manager and perform additional tasks as needed.

What it takes:

• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Advantageous: Knowledge of CNC machining, plastic injection moulding, or rapid prototyping.
• Familiarity with CAD/CAM software like SolidWorks, CamWorks, or MasterCam.
• Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
• Effective collaboration across company workgroups.
• Independent and self-motivated with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
• Proven mechanical aptitude and experience with measurement instruments.
• Experience with metalworking machinery (mills, lathes, drills, grinders).

Aptitudes:

• Engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to meet deadlines and overcome obstacles.
• Previous experience in a manufacturing/engineering environment.
• Experience with Kaizen implementation.

What's in it for you:

• Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions.
• Open and welcoming corporate culture globally.
• Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training.
• Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links.
• Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers.
• Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance.
• Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events.
• 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract with regular breaks, flexi-time hours.
• 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
• Life insurance policy for eligible employees – 4 x base salary.

What to expect in the hiring process:

• Alignment call.
• Kick-off with an initial screening with one Talent Acquisition Partner.
• Interview - A deeper dive into the role.
• Further interviews may be required to meet other team members or more senior employees.