Manufacturing Engineer

Cranleigh STEM is partnering with a leading polymer development business, we are looking for an experienced manufacturing maintenance engineer to focus on the design, development, and maintenance of production equipment, with a mix of reactive and proactive responsibilities.

To be considered you should ideally hold a degree in a mechanical, electrical, or related engineering field and possess experience with process control and fault finding on electrical, mechanical and PLC systems.

This is a permanent, full-time role based at my client’s state-of-the-art facility in Saffron Walden.

Salary: £42,000 - £58,000 (DOE)

Benefits: 25 days holiday, company pension, DIS 4x salary, cycle-to-work scheme, electric vehicle scheme, EAP, company social events, onsite parking.

Location: Saffron Walden.

Role: Full-time, permanent

Responsibilities:

• Equipment Development: Design and innovate new equipment to enhance processes.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement improvements in current processes.
• Maintenance: Provide daily support for existing equipment, addressing both reactive and scheduled maintenance needs.

Skills & Requirements:

• Strong background in Electrical and Mechanical Engineering (degree preferred)
• Experience in production environments, process control, and new product integration.
• Proficient in PLC programming, 3-phase 415vac, single-phase 110/120vac, and low voltage DC systems.
• Knowledge of motors, gearboxes, pumps, filtration systems, pistons, and hydraulics.
• Experience with fabrication (milling, lathing, welding) and working with metals and plastics.

Person Specification:

• Strong communication, organisational skills, and attention to detail.
• Able to work independently and as part of a team.
• Tenacious, adaptable, and capable of managing fluctuating workloads.

If you have the required qualifications and experience, please apply, or contact me directly lewis@cranleighstem.co.uk / 01483 904 984.