Mechanical engineer Work, Jobs in Chard, Som (with Salaries)

Manufacturing Engineer
Gooch & Housego Ilminster & St. Asaph —Ilminster
- Full-time
- Engineering
- Continuous improvement
- No degree
- Referral programme
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Aircraft Engineer (Wildcat) (Mechanical and Avionics)
Serco Plc —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
CAD Engineer
The Play Company International Ltd —Exeter
- £26,500 - £30,000 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Schematics
- CAD
- No degree
- Free parking
- Annual leave
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Industrial Mechanical Engineer
Mole Valley Feed Solutions —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Maintenance
- Continuous improvement
- Computer skills
- Free parking
- Store discount
Mechanical Engineer
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- No degree
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Project Engineer (Mechanical)
Tilbury Douglas —Exeter
- Full-time
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Microsoft Word
- Engineering
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Junior Mechanical Engineer - HVAC
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- HVAC
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Manufacturing Engineer
Novanta —Taunton
- Full-time
- Engineering
- In-person
- Manufacturing
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Nuclear Area Integration
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Data analysis skills
- No degree
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Field Engineer (Mechanical)
Mactech Energy Group —Bridgwater
- £327.95 - £458.81 a day
- Engineering
- English
- Construction experience
2d
Senior Mechanical Engineer - Materials & Coatings
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Engineering
- English
- Bachelor's degree
- Annual leave
- Work from home
Construction Piping Engineer
Babcock International —Bridgwater
- Full-time
- Continuous improvement
- Construction experience
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Mechanical Welding Engineer
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Engineering
- No degree
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Mechanical Engineer - HVAC
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Mechanical knowledge
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Mechanical Equipment Engineer
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Mechanical knowledge
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
2 Sisters Food Group —Willand
- Overtime
- Bakery
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
4d
Mechanical Engineer - Materials and Corrosion
Assystem —Bridgwater
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- In-person
- Annual leave
- Flexible schedule
Mechanical Oil Commercial Engineer
Dodd Group —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Maintenance
- Plumbing
Quick apply
5d
Production & Quality Engineer
Engineered Fabrication Solutions Ltd —Highbridge
- £30,000 - £36,000 a year
- Full-time
- CAD
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Free parking
Quick apply
Sr Stress Mechanical Engineer
Honeywell Aerospace —Yeovil
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Bachelor's degree
- Continuous improvement
- Work from home

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Manufacturing Engineer

Gooch & Housego Ilminster & St. Asaph -
Ilminster

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Job details

Full-time

Benefits

Company pension
Referral programme

Qualifications

Tooling
Engineering
Six Sigma
Continuous improvement
Industrial or manufacturing engineering experience
Manufacturing
Leadership
Lean manufacturing

Full job description

ABOUT US

G&H is a world leader in optical designing, testing and manufacturing. As experts in the technology of light, G&H works with customers to provide optical systems, assemblies, and components for demanding applications.

Headquartered in Ilminster Somerset, UK with primary operations in the USA and Europe, G&H is recognised for the breadth of their acousto-optic, electro-optic, crystal-optic, fibre optic, and precision optic products. G&H is recognized as the preferred source for OEMs in the life sciences, industrial, and aerospace and defence industries, with a history of quality and excellence that dates back over seventy-five years.

Our success is built on innovation, precision, and the talent of our people. We are committed to developing capability at every stage of a career, from apprenticeships and graduate pathways through to leadership development.

LOCATION

G&H Ilminster

ROLE

Are you a skilled Manufacturing Engineer passionate about driving innovation and efficiency in a fast-paced, AS9100 environment?

Do you thrive in New Product Introduction (NPI) settings and enjoy leading cross-functional teams to achieve cost-effective solutions? If so, we’d love to hear from you! At G&H Ilminster, we specialise in the research, development, and engineering of optical elements for aerospace and defence applications. We’re excited to offer the opportunity for an additional Manufacturing Engineer to join our Optical Systems Division.

As a Manufacturing Engineer at G&H, you will be at the forefront of developing and optimising manufacturing processes, including equipment, tooling, fixtures, and workflows. Working closely with multidisciplinary teams, you’ll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality, cost-effective solutions while fostering continuous improvement.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Lead the development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and equipment.
Specify, support, and commission new manufacturing equipment (CAPEX).
Perform key Manufacturing Engineering roles within the NPI process, including DFx input for new products.
Evaluate and improve existing processes and workflows to enhance efficiency and quality.
Drive the implementation of LEAN practices and continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Lead PFMEA activities and capability/repeatability improvement projects.
Manage testing and replacement of obsolete production consumables.
Support best manufacturing practices across the G&H Group.
Deliver tangible results in quality, cost, and efficiency while ensuring compliance with health and safety standards.

QUALIFICATIONS & EXPERIENCE

A degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent experience.
Demonstrable experience in Manufacturing Engineering within an NPI environment.
Proven leadership experience in multi-disciplinary teams.
Strong problem-solving skills and a results-oriented mindset.
Flexibility and resilience to prioritize work in a dynamic, agile environment.
Attention to detail and the ability to learn and implement new skills.
Proficiency in process mapping, PFMEA/control plan development, and tooling design.
Experience with 3D CAD software and Microsoft Office applications.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing and Six Sigma (DMAIC).
Desirable but not required: Awareness of glass machining, thin film coating, metal machining, and advanced manufacturing techniques.

WHY JOIN US

Competitive salary, based on experience.
26 days holiday plus bank holidays.
Company pension (6% contribution).
Performance-based company bonus scheme.
Health Cash Plan.
£500 referral bonus for successful employee referrals

Notes: This job description is not intended to be exhaustive in every respect, but rather to clearly define the fundamental purpose, responsibilities and dimensions for the role. Therefore, this job description does not describe any individual role holder. In addition to the contents of this job description, employees are expected to undertake all other reasonable and related tasks allocated by their line manager.

The Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. The Company does not discriminate in employment opportunity or practices on the grounds of gender, race, religion or belief, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by national laws under which the Company operates.

Potential candidates should be aware that many of the employment roles at Gooch & Housego are subject to government security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities that you may have previously held and your place of birth, could restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.

All UK applicants must, as a minimum, be able to successfully complete security vetting to the UK government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard, which includes a criminal record check being performed. Many roles may also require higher levels of security vetting to be completed, where applicants must typically have been continuously resident within the UK for the past five to ten years.

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