Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Location:

Derby, UK

Employment Type:

Permanent

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a highly respected engineering organisation supporting major projects within the UK nuclear sector. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced manufacturing professional to play a key role in driving process improvement, supporting production operations, and contributing to the delivery of complex engineering programmes.

Working as part of an embedded manufacturing team on-site in Derby, you will collaborate with production, quality, and engineering teams to optimise manufacturing processes, improve operational performance, and ensure compliance with stringent industry standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyse existing manufacturing processes and identify opportunities to improve efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Design, develop, and implement new manufacturing methods, processes, tooling, and equipment.
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting expertise to resolve production-related issues.
• Develop and maintain quality control procedures to ensure compliance with customer and industry requirements.
• Conduct feasibility studies, process evaluations, and cost-benefit analyses for new manufacturing solutions.
• Monitor production performance data and implement continuous improvement initiatives to increase productivity and reduce waste.
• Support the introduction of new products and manufacturing capabilities.
• Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with relevant nuclear industry regulations, safety requirements, and quality standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to deliver projects on time and within budget.

Candidate Requirements

• Degree qualified in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related engineering discipline.
• Minimum of 3 years' experience in a Manufacturing Engineer position within the nuclear sector.
• Strong understanding of nuclear safety regulations and quality requirements.
• Proven experience in process improvement, manufacturing optimisation, and production support.
• Knowledge and practical application of Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
• Experience designing manufacturing processes, tooling, and production equipment.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
• Strong project management and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Effective communication skills with the ability to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams.

What's on Offer

• Opportunity to work on complex and technically challenging projects within a highly regulated engineering environment.
• Exposure to major programmes within one of the world's most advanced engineering sectors.
• Flexible engagement options with both permanent and contract opportunities available.
• Structured career development and progression opportunities.
• Collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package for permanent employees, including wellbeing support, employee assistance programme, cycle-to-work scheme, retail and leisure discounts, and healthcare-related benefits.

Apply Now

If you are a Manufacturing Engineer with experience in the nuclear industry and are looking for your next challenge in a technically advanced environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.

To apply or discuss this opportunity in confidence, please submit your CV today.