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Posted 05 August, 2026

Manufacturing Engineer

Owen Daniels
Derby, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

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Competitive Salary + Benefits

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Based in Derby

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We're looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a leading precision engineering business specialising in high-quality fabricated and machined components.

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The Role

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You'll play a key role in managing and improving manufacturing processes, supporting production, and ensuring products are delivered efficiently, safely and to the highest quality standards.

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Key responsibilities include:

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  • Managing engineering projects from quotation through to production.
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  • Creating and maintaining BOMs, routings, works orders and manufacturing documentation.
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  • Producing quotations from customer drawings and specifications.
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  • Supporting New Product Development and Introduction (NPDI).
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  • Improving manufacturing methods, tooling, and production processes.
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  • Working closely with Engineering, Quality, Operations, and customers to resolve technical issues and drive continuous improvement.
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About You

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We're looking for someone with:

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  • Strong hands-on knowledge of metal fabrication (essential).
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  • Experience within precision manufacturing (aerospace or similar highly regulated industries would be advantageous).
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  • Good understanding of fabricated and machined components.
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  • Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
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  • The ability to read engineering drawings and work collaboratively across departments.
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What's on Offer?

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  • Competitive salary and benefits.
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  • Early finish every Friday.
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  • Opportunity to join a well-established precision engineering manufacturer.
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  • Long-term career development within a supportive and collaborative team.
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If you have a strong fabrication background and enjoy solving manufacturing challenges, we'd love to hear from you.