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Manufacturing Engineer
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Astute’s Nuclear Team is partnering with a leading nuclear engineering and manufacturing organisation operating within a highly regulated environment, to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer for its Derby site.
The strategically important Manufacturing Engineer role comes with a salary of £45,000-£55,000 per annum, alongside the opportunity to work on complex engineering projects, professional development opportunities and a comprehensive employee benefits package.
If you’re a Manufacturing Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that supports innovation, continuous improvement and technical excellence within highly regulated industries, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Manufacturing Engineer role
Reporting to the Manufacturing Manager you will
- Analyse existing manufacturing processes and develop improved methods to increase efficiency, quality and cost effectiveness.
- Provide technical support to production teams, resolving manufacturing issues and responding to technical queries.
- Develop and implement quality control procedures to ensure products meet customer requirements and industry standards.
- Design, define and introduce new manufacturing tools, equipment and production methods.
- Conduct feasibility studies and cost analyses for new manufacturing processes and improvement initiatives.
- Monitor and analyse production data to identify opportunities for productivity and performance improvements.
- Support the technical review of parts, including reviewing open non-conformances, enabling closeout activities and confirming methods of change.
- Ensure all manufacturing activities comply with relevant industry regulations, quality standards and nuclear safety requirements.
- Work collaboratively with cross-functional teams to drive continuous improvement initiatives across the manufacturing environment.
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Professional Qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
- Minimum of three years’ experience in a Manufacturing Engineer position within the nuclear sector or another highly regulated manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of nuclear safety regulations, quality standards and compliance requirements.
- Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma or other continuous improvement methodologies.
- Demonstrable experience designing, defining and improving manufacturing processes, tools and equipment.
- Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving skills.
- SC clearable or currently SC cleared, with sole British nationality required.
Personal skills
The Manufacturing Engineer Role Would Suit Someone Who Is
- Technically competent with a strong manufacturing engineering background.
- Proactive and driven by continuous improvement and operational excellence.
- Highly analytical with excellent attention to detail.
- An effective communicator capable of working with production teams and stakeholders at all levels.
- Comfortable working within a collaborative, client-site environment.
- Adaptable and capable of managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced engineering setting.
Salary and benefits of the Manufacturing Engineer role
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- Salary of £45,000-£55,000 per annum.
- Monday to Friday working pattern, based on-site in Derby.
- Contract and permanent opportunities available.
- Opportunity to work on high-profile projects within the nuclear and regulated sectors.
- Structured career development and progression opportunities.
- Employee assistance programme, including wellbeing and mental health support.
- Employee discounts and reward schemes.
- Eye test and glasses vouchers.
- Cycle to work scheme.
- Free annual flu vaccinations.
- Exposure to cutting-edge engineering projects within a globally recognised engineering environment.
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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
To apply for this Manufacturing Engineer opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to cmcglynn@astutepeople.co.uk or call +44 2393 910 011 to speak to Casey McGlynn who can tell you more. You can also connect with Casey on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.
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