Manufacturing Engineer

Torquay
2 weeks ago
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Job Shop Recruitment has a fantastic opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a global company situated in Torquay.

We are seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join a dynamic team, driving process optimisation, efficiency improvements, and seamless product transitions from NPI to full-scale production. This role is ideal for a proactive engineer with strong technical expertise in manufacturing processes, continuous improvement (CI), and cost of poor quality (CoPQ) reduction. You will play a key role in enhancing production yields, cycle times, and root cause analysis while ensuring compliance with industry standards.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Act as the subject matter expert for fibre optic, photonic, and modular system manufacturing

• Analyse and optimise production processes to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and maintain high product quality

• Collaborate cross-functionally with quality, design engineering, operations, and product management teams to ensure seamless execution of NPI/NPD projects

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and process-related production issues

• Monitor and improve key performance indicators (KPIs), driving cycle time reductions, yield improvements, and waste reduction in line with CoPQ targets

• Ensure manufacturing processes meet safety, regulatory, and quality assurance standards while maintaining accurate records and documentation

• Champion LEAN, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives across the organisation

• Support employee training and development, ensuring best practices are followed in production

• Assist with engineering change control and product configuration management

Personal Attributes

Innovative & Results-Driven – Passionate about improving processes and delivering high-quality results

Problem Solver – A proactive, solutions-focused mindset with strong analytical skills

Team Player – Excellent communication and collaboration skills across departments

Detail-Oriented – Precision and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment

Skills & Experience

Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field (preferred)

5-10 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, preferably within fibre optics, photonics, or modular systems

Strong expertise in product assembly, testing, and handling processes

Experience with NPI, PFMEA, process validation, and product line transfers

Proficiency in Lean, Six Sigma, and CI methodologies

Familiarity with manufacturing metrics such as yield, cycle time, and productivity

Hands-on experience with fibre optic splicing, alignment systems, and manufacturing tools

Knowledge of Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) within regulated environments

Our Benefits Package

25 days holiday + bank holidays

6% employer pension contribution

Company bonus scheme

Health Cash Plan

Ongoing training & career development

If you are looking for a new company to work for who support, train and help you grow then please get in touch

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