An opportunity has become available for a Design Manufacturing Engineer to join a busy engineering team on a contract basis, supporting ongoing programmes and production improvement activities.

This role focuses on production engineering, jig and fixture design, and process improvement, working closely with cross-functional teams to support manufacturing operations - with a particular need for experience in steel fabrication environments.

The Role

You will be responsible for supporting manufacturing through design, planning and continuous improvement activities.

Key responsibilities:

* Design and detail jigs and fixtures using 2D and 3D CAD systems

* Plan and define manufacturing routings

* Support procurement of engineering components

* Work cross-functionally to support new product introduction (NPI) activities

* Contribute to factory layout improvements and new layout proposals

* Analyse existing processes and implement improvement plans

* Apply and support lean manufacturing principles

About You

* Experience within manufacturing or production engineering

* Background working in steel fabrication or similar heavy engineering environments

* Strong CAD skills (2D and 3D)

* Experience with jig and fixture design

* Understanding of manufacturing processes and process improvement

* Familiarity with lean manufacturing techniques

* Able to work collaboratively across engineering and production teams

Additional Information

* Contract role offering -30-35 per hour depending on experience - potential to go permanent for the right candidate

* Involvement in a range of engineering and process improvement projects

* Opportunity to support both ongoing production and new initiatives

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we''re happy to discuss flexible working options.

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