Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join Octopus Energy Heating in Portadown. The role involves designing and optimizing the manufacturing of heat pumps and their production at scale, driving continuous improvement and ensuring compliance with health, safety, quality and environmental standards.

• Plan, design, set up, test, modify, optimise and monitor manufacturing processes and equipment
• Research, propose and implement opportunities for process improvement
• Ensure equipment and processes meet health, safety, quality and environmental requirements
• Support the maintenance team to troubleshoot and repair manufacturing equipment
• Provide engineering input to the planning and organising of maintenance

• Minimum 3 years of technical engineering support experience within a mechanised, volume manufacturing setting
• Good academic background with a relevant degree in engineering
• High level of technical expertise and skill, and good knowledge of a range of engineering functions and practices
• Practical, analytical and logical approach to problem solving
• Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, plus proven project management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
• Awareness of health, safety and environmental considerations
• Computer literate and proficient user of CAD and MS Office applications
• Knowledge of heat pump or heating equipment manufacturing is a plus but not essential
• Rotational moulding experience would be desirable but is not essential

As an equal opportunity employer, we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected attribute. Our commitment is to provide equal opportunities, an inclusive work environment, and fairness for everyone.