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.
