Pneumatics Manufacturing Engineer

Pneumatics Manufacturing Engineer | Derby | £50,000 | Permanent

The Opportunity

Are you a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in pneumatic systems looking to make a real impact within a growing engineering business?

We are recruiting on behalf of a well-established UK engineering services provider that delivers specialist solutions across industrial, rail, hydraulic, pneumatic, HVAC and electrical engineering sectors. As part of continued growth, the business is looking to strengthen its manufacturing team with the appointment of a Manufacturing Engineer focused on pneumatic products and systems.

Reporting to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and working within a close-knit engineering team, you will play a key role in supporting both existing and new products, driving continuous improvement initiatives, and helping develop manufacturing processes that support future business growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys a varied role combining technical engineering support, product development, testing, process improvement and customer-focused engineering solutions.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities

Product & Manufacturing Support: Support the introduction, development and ongoing improvement of pneumatic products and manufacturing processes.

Technical Documentation: Interpret and work from pneumatic schematics, engineering drawings and technical specifications to support manufacturing activities.

Testing & Validation: Develop, implement and maintain testing procedures to ensure products meet quality, performance and customer requirements.

Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to improve manufacturing efficiency, product quality and operational performance.

New Product Introduction (NPI): Support the successful introduction of new products into production, ensuring robust manufacturing processes are established.

Engineering Problem Solving: Investigate technical issues, conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions.

Design & Procurement Support: Provide technical input into design reviews, component selection and procurement activities.

Equipment & Process Development: Assist with the introduction of new manufacturing equipment, tooling and production processes.

Customer-Focused Engineering: Provide technical product support and ensure engineering solutions align with customer requirements and specifications.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with engineering, quality, operations and procurement teams to achieve business objectives.

Ideal Manufacturing Engineer

Pneumatics Experience: Demonstrable experience working with pneumatic systems, including reading and interpreting pneumatic schematics, drawings and technical documentation.

Manufacturing or Engineering Background: Previous experience within an engineering or manufacturing environment, ideally involving assembly, testing, product development or process engineering.

Technical Problem Solving: Strong analytical and fault-finding skills with the ability to identify practical engineering solutions.

Communication Skills: Ability to communicate effectively with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.

Attention to Detail: Highly organised with a strong focus on quality, accuracy and continuous improvement.

Customer Focus: Understands the importance of delivering engineering solutions that meet customer requirements and expectations.

Commercially pragmatic: The judgement to improve current processes and work constructively through specification discussions with customers.

Rail Industry Exposure (Desirable): Experience within the rail sector would be advantageous; however, candidates from other engineering and manufacturing sectors are encouraged to apply.

Salary & Benefits

Salary: Up to £50,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Location & Working Arrangements

Location: Derby

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Hours: 37.5 hours per week

Working Arrangement: Fully site-based, with occasional customer site visits as required

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas – recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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