Design Engineer📍 Plymouth | Hybrid Working Available£40,000 - £46,000 + Bonus & Excellent BenefitsPermanent | Full-Time (39 hours... Read more
📍 Plymouth | Hybrid Working Available
£40,000 - £46,000 + Bonus & Excellent Benefits
Permanent | Full-Time (39 hours per week)
Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established and innovative manufacturing business based in Plymouth. Due to continued growth and investment in new product development, our client is seeking an experienced Design Engineer to join their engineering team.
This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the design and development of industry-leading products used by globally recognised technology businesses. You'll work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, taking projects from initial concept through to production while collaborating with a range of internal teams and customers.
The RoleAs a Design Engineer, you will be involved throughout the full product development lifecycle, supporting both new product introduction (NPI) projects and enhancements to existing product ranges.
Key responsibilities include:
Creating 3D models, concepts and detailed 2D production drawings for sheet metal components, weldments and assemblies.Supporting new product development and continuous product improvement projects.Leading and contributing to design reviews with internal stakeholders and customers.Managing customer expectations and providing technical design expertise.Ensuring designs meet manufacturing, quality, performance and cost requirements.Driving continuous improvement initiatives and engineering problem-solving activities.Working closely with engineering, production, procurement and commercial teams to deliver successful projects.About YouWe are keen to hear from candidates who have:
A degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline, or equivalent industry experience.At least three years' experience in a design engineering position.Strong CAD experience, ideally with Creo (or similar 3D CAD software).Experience working with sheet metal and fabricated product design.Knowledge of Design for Manufacture and Assembly (DFMA) within a production environment.Experience with tolerance analysis and D-FMEA methodologies.Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.Desirable experience includes:
Windchill or other PDM systems.SAP or similar ERP systems.FEA and KeyShot software.What's on Offer?Salary of £40,000 - £46,000 depending on experience.Bonus scheme 33 days annual leave including bank holidays.Enhanced pension.Life assurance at 3x salary.Health scheme.Employee discounts and savings platform.Career development opportunities within a growing and innovative manufacturer.Hybrid working opportunities available.Apply NowIf you're a Design Engineer looking for an opportunity to work on exciting new products while developing your career within a successful manufacturing business, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today or contact Butler Rose for a confidential discussion.
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Production Planning Manager Honiton area | Site-based £40,000 - £45,000 + development opportunities Permanent | Full-timeButler Rose is... Read more
Production Planning Manager
Honiton area | Site-based
£40,000 - £45,000 + development opportunities
Permanent | Full-time
Butler Rose is working with a well-established and growing manufacturer in the Honiton area to recruit an experienced Production Planning Manager.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven planning professional to take ownership of production planning activities, lead a small team, and play a key role in improving operational performance across the business.
The Role
Reporting into senior leadership, you will be responsible for managing production planning processes end-to-end, ensuring efficient schedules, strong customer delivery performance, and continuous improvement across planning systems and processes.
Key responsibilities will include:
Translating demand and capacity requirements into achievable production plansManaging and optimising planning and scheduling systems (MRP / ERP)Monitoring capacity, identifying bottlenecks, and driving improvements in outputWorking closely with production, procurement, and stores teams to ensure alignmentAnalysing BOMs to support make vs buy decisionsSupporting cost estimation and quoting through material and labour analysisLeading, coaching, and developing the production planning teamDriving improvements through KPI tracking and data-led decision makingEnsuring data accuracy across planning systems and processesAbout You
To be successful in this role, you will bring:
Proven experience in a production planning or scheduling role within manufacturingExperience leading or mentoring a teamStrong understanding of capacity planning, demand forecasting, and MRP systemsExcellent analytical and problem-solving skillsThe ability to communicate effectively across multiple departmentsA proactive approach with strong organisational skillsWhat's On Offer
Salary of £40,000 - £45,000Secure, permanent role within a growing manufacturing businessGenuine opportunities for career development and progressionA visible, impactful role working closely with senior stakeholdersSite-based position with a collaborative team environment#IND-HL-25
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Mechanical Design Engineer £40,000 - £48,000 + BenefitsButler Rose is delighted to be working in partnership with a... Read more
Mechanical Design Engineer
£40,000 - £48,000 + Benefits
Butler Rose is delighted to be working in partnership with a well-established and growing manufacturing business to recruit a Mechanical Design Engineer.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a forward-thinking organisation that designs and manufactures high-quality engineered products for a diverse customer base. You'll play a key role in the full product lifecycle, from concept through to production.
The Role
As a Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be responsible for developing innovative and practical design solutions, ensuring products meet both customer and regulatory requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
Designing and developing mechanical components and assemblies using CAD softwareProducing detailed engineering drawings and technical documentationSupporting product development from initial concept through to manufactureLiaising with internal teams including production, quality, and procurementConducting design reviews and ensuring compliance with relevant standardsSupporting continuous improvement and cost reduction initiativesAbout You
To be successful in this role, you will ideally have:
What's on Offer
Competitive salary of £40,000 - £48,00025 days annual leave plus bank holidaysFull-time, site-based role within a stable and growing businessOpportunity to work on varied and technically interesting projectsIf you're looking for a new challenge within a supportive engineering environment, we'd love to hear from you.
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Production Planner Exeter Up to £35,000Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing... Read more
Production Planner
Exeter
Up to £35,000
Butler Rose is delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a well-established manufacturing business based in Exeter. We are seeking a Production Planner to support operational planning and scheduling within a busy manufacturing environment.
This is a great opportunity for someone with planning experience looking to develop their career in a fast-paced, customer-focused setting.
The Role As Production Planner, you will play a key role in coordinating production activities, ensuring customer demand is met efficiently while maintaining high standards of accuracy and organisation.
Key responsibilities will include:
Developing and maintaining production schedules to meet customer requirements and delivery targetsAnalysing orders, forecasts and capacity to ensure effective planning of operationsCoordinating daily production plans with shop floor teams and technical functionsMonitoring progress against plan and resolving any issues or delaysMaintaining accurate planning records, reports and inventory dataSupporting month-end reporting on capacity, output and material usageCollaborating with internal teams including operations, sales and materials management to ensure alignmentParticipating in daily and weekly planning meetings to review performance and prioritiesProviding support across wider operational functions when requiredAbout You
Previous experience in a production planning, scheduling or supply chain roleStrong organisational skills with a high level of attention to detailConfident working with data, systems and planning toolsEffective communicator, able to work cross-functionally with different teamsProactive and solutions-focused approachStrong IT skills, including experience with ERP or planning systemsA background within manufacturing or engineering environments would be advantageousWhat's on Offer
Salary up to £35,000Pension Salary Sacrifice Scheme (up to 10% contributory)Bonus SchemeHealth Cash Plan and Life AssuranceHoliday: 28 days annual leave + 8 bank holidaysDay shift working patternOpportunity to join a growing and supportive organisationExcellent opportunity for career development within manufacturing planningIf you are interested in this opportunity, please apply with your CV or contact Butler Rose for more information.
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Senior Process Engineer Location: Plymouth Salary: £44,000 - £49,000 (depending on experience) Contract: Permanent | Full-time (39 hours,... Read more
Senior Process Engineer
Location: Plymouth
Salary: £44,000 - £49,000 (depending on experience)
Contract: Permanent | Full-time (39 hours, Monday-Friday)
Butler Rose is proud to be partnering with an established and highly respected manufacturing business based in Plymouth, recruiting an experienced Senior Process Engineer to support continued growth and operational excellence within its sheet metal manufacturing operations.
This is a key engineering role offering real influence across new product introduction, process optimisation, and day-to-day production support within a technically advanced, high-volume manufacturing environment.
The Role
As Senior Process Engineer, you will take ownership of critical manufacturing processes within the sheet metal area, ensuring new products, equipment and improvements are delivered to world‑class standards.
You'll work across NPI, continuous improvement initiatives and live production support, playing a central role in driving performance, capability and efficiency while helping to embed a strong continuous improvement culture across the factory.
This role would suit a proactive, technically strong engineer who enjoys solving problems, leading improvement projects and influencing stakeholders at all levels.
Key Responsibilities
Process Ownership & Performance
Take full ownership of defined manufacturing processes within the sheet metal departmentLead successful introduction of new products and equipment, ensuring capability and quality targets are metDeliver engineering projects on time, within budget and in line with health & safety and quality standardsProvide hands-on production support to optimise tooling, equipment utilisation and material flowLeadership & Coaching
Act as a role model, demonstrating professionalism, accountability and high engineering standardsSupport and coach junior engineers and team membersPromote a strong culture of safety, quality and continuous improvementContinuous Improvement & Technical Delivery
Drive process optimisation using lean principles and structured problem-solving techniquesTroubleshoot technical issues to reduce waste and improve quality and throughputMaintain high standards across standard work, PFMEAs, layouts, line balancing and process capabilityCross-Functional Working
Collaborate closely with Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, Production and Supply Chain teamsContribute technical insight during NPI and design review activitiesParticipate in root cause analysis, improvement workshops and problem-solving activitiesAbout You
We welcome applications from a wide range of backgrounds. To be successful, you are likely to demonstrate:
HNC Level 4 or above in Manufacturing or Mechanical EngineeringDegree in Industrial Engineering and/or Lean Six Sigma certification (desirable)At least 5 years' experience in a senior or lead engineering role within manufacturingStrong experience of sheet metal processes, including jig design and welding/weld jigsProven track record in delivering manufacturing projects, layout redesigns and process improvementsExperience working with contractors, supplier negotiation and equipment procurementTechnical & Professional Skills
Manufacturing systems, process engineering and project managementCAD and planning softwareLean manufacturing, TPM, OEE, automation and smart manufacturingEquipment validation and machine safety standardsRoot cause analysis and data-driven decision makingStrong communication, stakeholder management and leadership skillsStrategic planning, budgeting and change managementWhat's on Offer
Salary of £44,000 - £49,000, depending on experienceCompany-wide bonus33 days annual leave including bank holidays, plus holiday purchase schemeLife assurance (3x salary)Pension contributions matched up to 5%Health and wellbeing benefitsAccess to employee savings and discount platforms
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Production Planning ManagerExeter | Manufacturing | Permanent | £50,000 + Benefits Butler Rose is delighted to be working... Read more
Production Planning Manager
Exeter | Manufacturing | Permanent | £50,000 + Benefits
Butler Rose is delighted to be working with a well-established manufacturing organisation in the Exeter area to recruit an experienced Production Planning Manager.
Reporting into the Purchasing & Planning Director, this role will take full ownership of production planning activities, leading a small specialist team and working closely with production and purchasing functions to deliver strong customer service, efficient manufacturing output and continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities
Lead the translation of high-level demand and capacity plans into robust, achievable master production plansDrive customer service performance through accurate planning and effective executionWork closely with inventory and supply chain colleagues to ensure appropriate stock policies, inventory levels and safety stocks are maintainedUtilise and continually improve the effective use of planning and scheduling systems (including MRP and finite scheduling tools) to generate and manage production work ordersManage capacity and resources, identifying and resolving bottlenecks to optimise production efficiencyProvide clear communication across planning, production and purchasing teams to ensure plans are understood and deliveredLead, motivate and develop the Production Planning team, ensuring high performance, adaptability and collaborative workingOwn and develop planning processes, using meaningful KPIs to monitor performance and support continuous improvementEnsure data accuracy across planning systems and use performance metrics to support strategic business objectivesAbout You
Proven experience in a production planning leadership role within a manufacturing environmentStrong understanding of demand forecasting, capacity planning and alignment to business strategyHands-on experience using MRP systems and production scheduling softwareDemonstrated ability to lead and develop a team, setting clear expectations and leading by exampleStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the confidence to make sound operational decisionsClear and confident communicator with the ability to work effectively across multiple functionsHighly organised, numerate and detail-focused, with a proactive and dynamic approachEngineering or technical background would be beneficial, though not essentialFlexible and adaptable, comfortable working in a varied and fast-paced manufacturing environmentThe Opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and forward-thinking manufacturer in a key planning leadership role, where you will have real scope to influence performance, processes and service delivery.
Apply today to find out more
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