manufacturing operations engineer

Job Description:

Job Title: Manufacturing Operations Engineer

Location: Derbyshire

Salary: £45,000

Job Description

We are seeking a Manufacturing Operations Engineer to join a dynamic engineering team supporting complex hardware projects. This role involves working with Integrated Product Teams (IPTs) to manage manufacturing processes, supplier relationships, and quality compliance while contributing to innovative project delivery.

Job Responsibilities

• Create, update, and maintain Bills of Materials (BoMs) and associated engineering tools.
• Coordinate with design, manufacturing, purchasing, and quality teams.
• Develop and maintain supplier relationships and document lessons learned to improve design for manufacturing.
• Ensure project schedules are met and resolve non-conformance issues.
• Mentor and support junior manufacturing engineers.

Skills Required

• Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical field.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment; CAD experience beneficial.
• Strong organisational, written, and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to present technical information internally and to suppliers/customers.

Compensation & Other Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• Generous benefits package.
• Opportunities for career progression and professional development.

Apply within or contact Levi Goodridge at Sapien Engineering.

Please note that our clients are unable to offer sponsorship for employment visas. Due to the high volume of applications, only those shortlisted will be contacted. If you do not hear from us within 14 days of applying, please assume that your application has not been successful.