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Manufacturing Engineer
- wellingborough, england, United Kingdom
- Permanent
- Full time
- £35 - £37 Per Annum
Job Description
We are working with a reputable client based in Wellingborough (NN8) who require a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team.
The position is a permanent role paying £35,000 - £37,000 per annum (DOE).
Working Hours
Monday - Friday: Day Shift (37.5 hours per week)
33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
The ideal candidate will have previous experience working as a Manufacturing Engineer, with strong knowledge in AutoCAD and providing customer quotations / cost estimates.
Key Responsibilities
- Optimise manufacturing processes to improve efficiency and reduce waste.
- Produce accurate quotations and cost estimates for customer enquiries.
- Create and amend technical drawings using AutoCAD.
- Work with DXF files and prepare designs for manufacture.
- Use nesting software to maximise material yields and minimise waste.
- Provide technical support to the sales team and customers.
- Liaise with production to ensure designs are manufacturable and cost-effective.
- Calculate material requirements, production times, and manufacturing yields.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across manufacturing processes.
Key Requirements
- Experience in a Manufacturing, Process, Production or Mechanical Engineering role.
- Proficient in AutoCAD and working with DXF files.
- Experience using CAD/CAM or nesting software (e.g. Lantek, SigmaNEST, RADAN or similar).
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and material optimisation.
- Experience producing technical quotations or manufacturing estimates is highly desirable.
- Ability to interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Excellent problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
- Strong communication skills with the ability to support both customers and internal teams.