Job Title: NPI Workshop Technician
Location: WMFTS WM - UK - Cardew Industrial, Falmouth
Location Type: On-Site
Website: https://www.wmfts.com/en/
Group: https://www.spiraxgroup.com/
Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions is part of Spirax Group, a FTSE100 and FTSE4Good multi-national industrial engineering Group with expertise in the control and management of steam, electric thermal solutions, peristaltic pumping and associated fluid technologies.
When you join us, you will be integrated into a cooperative and encouraging team, participate in challenging yet critical work, and experience ongoing growth opportunities to help you achieve your full potential. Visit our website to learn more.
Key Responsibilities:
The NPI (New Product Innovation) Support Team is responsible for manufacturing prototype parts and specialist tooling for Watson Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions. Using CNC machinery, CAD/CAM, advanced metrology systems & additive technology we manufacture and inspect new product concepts and develop robust manufacturing and inspection processes.
Working with Design, Production and Process engineers, we ensure that prototype components are manufactured to the highest quality and in a timely and efficient manner, turning innovative ideas into reality and reducing time to market. The successful applicant will work well as part of a highly skilled team & will always be looking for opportunities to improve and enjoy supporting fast-paced innovation in a market-leading global organisation.
Key accountabilities include:
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Setting & operating CNC lathes & machining centres.
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Taking responsibility for day-to-day care & maintenance of machinery & ancillaries, including monitoring of coolant systems.
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Using innovative & modern methods, you will be planning the manufacture of components to best suit end-user requirements.
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Working with our design team, you will be involved in the inspection & measurement of prototype parts using conventional measuring instruments & state of the art methods such as a CMM (Coordinate Measuring Machine). This will extend beyond components manufactured on site to bought-in parts such as mouldings & castings.
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Using additive manufacturing technology to rapidly produce prototype parts, fixturing & tooling.
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Discussing concepts with design, production & process engineers to advise on best practice for DfM (Design for Manufacture).
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Regular involvement in the design & manufacture of tooling & fixturing to enable component manufacture & aid with constant improvement of processes.
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Maintaining condition & stock levels of cutting tools used in the NPI workshop to ensure that we always have the required hardware.
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Involved with the creation & implementation of working procedures to ensure efficiency & consistency is maintained.
Skills/Experience:
We welcome applications from both experienced precision engineers looking to bring their expertise to a dynamic workshop team and motivated individuals eager to launch or build a career in hands-on engineering. Relevant experience can come from professional roles, apprenticeships, education, personal projects, or hobby work—we value demonstrated mechanical aptitude, problem-solving, and a commitment to quality above all.
Core practical engineering & workshop skills (developed through any combination of the following):
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Hands-on experience in mechanical, technical, or fabrication settings—such as professional workshops, CNC/precision manufacturing environments, school/college/university projects, apprenticeships, maker spaces, DIY/hobby builds, automotive/motorcycle/bicycle repair, model making, woodworking, metalworking, robotics, or home engineering projects.
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Proven ability (or strong demonstrated potential) to safely operate, set up, and maintain machine tools—including CNC mills, CNC lathes, and/or conventional machinery—with attention to workholding, tool selection, fixturing, material handling, and workshop best practices.
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Experience (professional or project-based) reading, interpreting, and working from engineering drawings, technical sketches, specifications, or CAD models to produce accurate, high-quality components.
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Familiarity with precision metrology and quality checks, such as using calipers, micrometers, gauges, first-off inspections, in-process verification, or basic CMM principles.
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Exposure to CNC operations—including setup, running programs, maintaining tolerances, and/or basic G-code understanding—is highly valued; senior-level candidates will demonstrate independent programming/editing (via G-code and/or CAM software) and consistent production of precision parts.
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Knowledge of additive manufacturing/3D printing (beneficial at any level) and its integration with subtractive processes—e.g., printing near-net-shape parts for CNC finishing, creating custom fixtures/jigs, or applying Design for Additive Manufacturing principles.
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Previous use of CAD/CAM software (e.g., Autodesk Fusion 360, SolidWorks, FreeCAD, Onshape, Mastercam, or similar) at any level—from introductory modeling/3D print prep to advanced toolpath generation—is advantageous.
At Watson-Marlow, we believe in taking care of our colleagues. We offer a generous benefits package, including:
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A competitive salary
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Flexible working arrangements
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A generous holiday allowance
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Three days’ paid volunteering leave
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Additional support and benefits through our Everyone is Included Group Inclusion Plan
Everyone is Included at Spirax Group
We are passionate about creating inclusive and equitable working cultures where everyone can be themselves and achieve their full potential. For us, that means supportive teams and strong relationships where everyone’s contribution is valued - across social and cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, ages, genders, gender identities, abilities, neurodiversity, sexual orientation, religious beliefs, and everything else that makes us human and unique.
We want everyone to be able to make their difference here, so we will always consider requests for flexible working.
We know that everyone needs some extra help from time to time too, so we have introduced a range of additional benefits through our Group Inclusion Commitments. These include
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Gender-neutral parental leave
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15 days of extra paid caregiver leave
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Paid time off and support for anyone experiencing pregnancy loss or domestic abuse
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Menopause-friendly workplace principles and more
Learn more at spiraxgroup.com/inclusion.
We are also a Disability Confident Committed Employer. If you would like to apply using this scheme, please select this option in our application form.
We are an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We encourage candidates from all backgrounds to apply.
If you require accommodations during the application process, please let us know.
Company Overview
At Watson-Marlow Fluid Technology Solutions, part of Spirax Group, we are driven by innovation and are dedicated to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone is empowered to make a difference. As a world leader in manufacturing peristaltic pumps and associated fluid path technologies for the life sciences and process industries, we offer a wide range of products, including tubing, specialised filling systems and products for single-use applications.
Our shared Purpose is to create sustainable value for all our stakeholders as we engineer a more efficient, safer and sustainable world. Our technologies play an essential role in critical industrial processes and industrial equipment across industries as diverse as Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical & Biotechnology, Power Generation, Semiconductors and Healthcare. With customers in 116 countries, we provide the solutions that sit behind the production of many items used in daily life, from baked beans to mobile phones!
Our inclusive culture and Values, unites us, guides our decisions and inspires us everywhere that we operate. We support our colleagues to make their difference for each other as well as customers, communities, suppliers, our planet and shareholders by creating a truly equitable working environment where everyone feels included.
