Manufacturing Engineer
| Posting date: | 12 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £49,000 to £50,000 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 February 2026 |
| Location: | Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3ND |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GI Group Main Account |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 437_1770918188 |
Summary
Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: Circa £50,000 per annum
Shift: Day shift
Location: Derbyshire
Contract type - Permanent
The Role
An established engineering manufacturer is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support complex machining and fabrication projects within highly regulated industries, including defence, nuclear, and aerospace.
This role combines process development, technical support, and production planning, playing a key part in transitioning products from prototype through to full production while maintaining strict quality, cost, and delivery targets.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and optimise manufacturing processes for high-integrity components
- Ensure smooth transition of new and existing products from prototype to production
- Create and maintain process documentation, including route cards and work instructions
- Provide technical support to CNC machining and fabrication teams
- Support CNC programming activities and tooling selection
- Liaise with design, quality, and production teams to resolve technical issues
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives across machining and fabrication cells
- Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and customer-specific standards
- Assist with ERP system updates and production planning activities
Essential Requirements
- Proven experience in a Manufacturing Engineering role within a precision machining or fabrication environment
- Strong understanding of CAD systems, ERP systems, and production workflows
- Knowledge of milling, turning, and welding processes
- Experience working with high-performance materials such as Inconel, Titanium, or Nimonic
- Strong communication skills with a proactive problem-solving approach
Desirable
- HNC/HND or Degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering
- Apprenticeship background or time-served engineering experience
Benefits
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- Sick pay
- Free on-site parking
- Referral programme
If you're a Manufacturing Engineer looking to work on technically challenging projects in a precision engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today to take the next step in your career.
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