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W Talent are proud to be working exclusively with Wolf Safety, based in Sheffield, which is now looking to recruit a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer to join its highly skilled, technically focused team.\n\nWolf Safety is a long-established UK manufacturer of portable and temporary lighting equipment for use in hazardous (ATEX) environments, with a strong reputation for quality, reliability and engineering excellence. The company designs and manufactures products that are trusted by customers worldwide.\n\nAs a close-knit, family-owned business of fewer than 50 people, Wolf Safety benefits from an established multidisciplinary engineering team of eight, covering electronics, mechanical design, certification and compliance. Due to an upcoming retirement, this position will play a key role in supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) alongside ongoing manufacturing operations.\n\nThe Role\n\nThis is a hands-on Manufacturing Engineer position focused on bridging R&D and manufacturing.

The post-holder will support the introduction of new products into production, help define and improve assembly processes, and provide technical support to manufacturing and quality teams throughout the product lifecycle. Working closely with R&D, QA and Operations, the role will drive design for manufacture, assembly and repair, while also supporting troubleshooting, continuous improvement and long-term product support.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nSupport NPI activities by establishing robust assembly and test processes in collaboration with R&D, QA and Production.\nDrive design for manufacture, assembly and repair through practical engineering input.\nProvide ongoing technical support for existing manufacturing processes, including troubleshooting assembly, encapsulation and soldering issues.\nSupport Operations with product obsolescence planning as new products are introduced.\nAnalyse part usage, stock levels and build strategies to support economically sound decisions.\nPerform root cause analysis of product failures, combining practical investigation with desktop analysis.\nSupport batch sample approval activities, including lumen output, duration and performance testing.\nAssist with sustainability, cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives.\nMonitor life testing and assist with investigating failures.\nEngage with suppliers for quotations, technical queries and issue resolution.\nCoordinate with external suppliers where required.\nCreate, review and maintain Work and Test Instructions (WTIs) to ensure consistent, compliant assembly.\nCreate and maintain part numbers and Bills of Materials (BOMs) within the MRP system.\nMonitor and report on long-term and life testing activities. \n\nSkills & Experience\n\nApplicants must live within a commutable distance of Saxon Road in Sheffield and have the ability and right to work in the UK, as sponsorship cannot be provided.\nQualified in an engineering discipline (minimum HND / Foundation Degree or equivalent).\nPractical, hands-on engineering experience in a manufacturing or production engineering environment.\nStrong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently while collaborating with wider teams.\nGood time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple tasks or projects concurrently.\nAbility to extract, analyse and present data (e.g.

Power BI or similar tools).\nFamiliarity with manufacturing methodologies such as Lean, Kanban or continuous improvement. \n\nSalary and Benefits\n\nThe role is based in Sheffield with a starting salary of £35,000-£40,000, plus a company bonus. It is a 34.5-hour week, office-based Monday to Thursday with the option to work from home on Fridays.\n\nWhy Apply\n\nThis is a varied, hands-on role providing exposure across the full product lifecycle, with the opportunity to join an established, multidisciplinary engineering team of eight.

The successful candidate will be part of a stable, long-established ATEX manufacturer with a strong reputation for quality and reliability

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