Development and Manufacturing Engineer

Our client is currently seeking to recruit a Development and Manufacturing Engineer within their Probes Department. Your main responsibilities will be to: 

• Support the full product lifecycle, including design, development, production, and continuous improvement activities.
• Develop a strong understanding of product applications and technologies to drive product enhancements and innovation.
• Assist with technical investigations, product evaluations, testing, and improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with internal teams and external stakeholders to deliver engineering projects and resolve technical challenges.
• Lead or support manufacturing improvement projects focused on enhancing quality, efficiency, and productivity.
• Ensure new and existing products are optimised for efficient and reliable manufacturing.
• Identify opportunities for product and process improvements, including technical and commercial feasibility assessments.
• Participate in root cause analysis of product failures, non-conformities, and customer-reported issues, implementing corrective actions where required.
• Prepare technical reports, project updates, and engineering documentation.
• Support product releases, engineering changes, and the introduction of revised products or processes into production.
• Develop, maintain, and improve manufacturing procedures, work instructions, and process standards.
• Ensure testing equipment is properly maintained, calibrated, and documented to support consistent product quality.
• Provide training and guidance to production personnel on procedures, standards, and best practices.
• Work closely with engineering, research, and manufacturing teams to support ongoing product reliability and quality improvements.

Requirements

• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing concepts (e.g., 5S, waste reduction, continuous improvement).
• Basic knowledge of data analysis tools (e.g., Microsoft Excel or similar).

Education and Experience

• Previous experience in a manufacturing or engineering environment is an asset.
• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering.