Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing Engineer

Exeter, Devon

-45,000 + Staff discount scheme + 34 days holiday + Benefits

We are recruiting on behalf of an innovative manufacturing business based near Exeter, seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to play a key role in supporting new product development, improving manufacturing processes, and driving continuous improvement initiatives across the business.

The Role:

• Provide manufacturing and assembly expertise throughout the product development lifecycle.
• Drive Design for Manufacture (DFM) and assembly improvement initiatives.
• Lead R&D projects focused on cost reduction and quality enhancement.
• Deliver continuous improvements across existing products and processes.
• Collaborate with NPD engineers to develop practical manufacturing solutions.
• Conduct component and assembly tolerance assessments.
• Lead and support DFMEA reviews and risk assessments.
• Identify and mitigate manufacturing risks prior to production.
• Support the successful transition of new products from design to manufacture.

What we are looking for:

• Degree qualified in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• FMEA training or experience desirable.
• Strong understanding of engineering design principles and Design for Manufacture (DFM).
• Ability to create and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.
• Excellent knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing, assembly techniques, materials, and tolerancing.
• Experience identifying manufacturing risks during product development and design stages.

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If you are interested in this position please click ''apply''.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

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