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Manufacturing Engineer

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Be yourself at Protolabs Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification. We are an equal opportunity employer,

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Manufacturing EngineerManufacturing & Production
Be yourself at Protolabs 
Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and we are committed to building a diverse team that feels they are valued in the workplace.  So do you feel you do not meet every single requirement but still intrigued? We encourage you to still apply!  You can help make our company even better.  We do not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sexual orientation, gender, age, mental or physical ability, or any way you represent yourself.  We strongly believe diversity makes for more successful teams. 

Why Protolabs? 
We are the leaders in digital manufacturing.  We hire doers, makers, and creative thinkers who tackle our roles with an entrepreneurial spirit.  Our culture is centered around meaningful work that brings new and innovative products to market at unprecedented speeds.  We are a diverse team that comes from all walks of life and take pride in our team who is smart, genuine, humble, and passionate about what we do.  It’s our people who fuel our creativity and make our culture feel like home. 

 
 
 
You will be responsible for planning, designing, setting up, modifying, optimising and monitoring specialist processes. 
  • Prepare process designs for new product/process introduction including design and procurement of jigs, tooling and where necessary capital equipment.
  • Lead projects for new product/process introduction into manufacturing to ensure all project requirements are achieved.
  • Examining and tendering for new equipment to ensure the highest quality at the best price.
  • Liaising with the research and development department to ensure the company is at the forefront of ground-breaking research.
  • Monitor and analyse current manufacturing methods to create improvements - process designs to prevent quality concerns, engage in creative problem solving to address operational issues
  • Participate in factory layout changes to facilitate capacity increase or operational improvement.
  • The go-to person for technical problems/ fault finding, giving advice and guidance.
  • Continually seek to improve work processes and individual performance.
  • Support training department and department managers to create and maintain work instructions and other training material as needed to support training efforts.
  • Work off shift to ensure continuity amongst the team when implementing new processes and procedures.
  • Adhere to all quality and safety standards and take immediate action to correct safety issues.
  • Perform additional tasks as assigned.
  • Reporting on activities to the department manager
  • Excellent planning and organising capabilities
  • Knowledge of CNC machining / plastic injection moulding / mould making
  • Strong leadership skills
  • Ability to work well with all functional work groups within the company
  • Strong problem solving skills.
  • Independent, dependable, resourceful and self-motivated.
  • Excellent communication skills- verbal and written.
  • Strong attention to detail.
  • Computer literate- Microsoft Packages such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
  • Proven mechanical aptitude.
  • Experience with measurement instruments (micrometers, calipers, height gages).
  • Experience with Machinery used in a metalworking shop (Vertical Mills, Lathes, Drills, Grinders, etc.)
  • Growth-oriented company with a focus on your development journey through regular feedback and discussions
  • Open and welcoming corporate culture globally
  • Extensive e-learning platform with 300+ training courses and on-site sessions, including internal leadership training
  • Onsite car parking, bicycle storage, and convenient public transport links
  • Newly built canteen with free hot drinks
  • Employee Discount scheme with savings across thousands of UK retailers
  • Employee wellbeing culture with mental health support, wellbeing portal, and psychologist assistance
  • Monetary-based Reward Schemes for recognition, referrals, anniversaries, and life events
  • 37.5 hours per week, permanent contract
  • 25 days holiday entitlement plus Bank Holidays, increasing with length of service.
  • Life insurance policy for eligible employees – 4 x base salary

    • Location & Eligibility

    Where is the job
    Telford, United Kingdom
    On-site at the office
    Who can apply
    GB

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    Posted
    July 28, 2026
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    July 28, 2026
    Last seen
    August 22, 2026

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