Job Description

Manufacturing Design Engineer

The Kurt J. Lesker Company is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of vacuum technology solutions that support some of the world's most innovative industries, including semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace, scientific research, optics, and advanced technologies.

Founded in 1954, KJLC has grown from a small family business into a trusted global organisation with facilities and customers across North America, Europe, and Asia. For over 70 years, we have provided innovative vacuum solutions, high-quality manufacturing, and engineering expertise to customers pushing the boundaries of science and technology.

As part of our continued international growth, we are excited to be opening a brand-new facility in Poland and are seeking a talented Manufacturing Design Engineer to join us during this exciting phase of expansion.

The Role

As a Manufacturing Design Engineer, you will play a key role in designing vacuum chambers, custom fabrications, and precision-machined components for a wide range of customer applications. Supporting projects from concept through to manufacture, you will work closely with Production, Planning, Inspection, and suppliers to deliver high-quality solutions that meet technical, quality, and delivery requirements.

Working within a global engineering team, you will collaborate with colleagues across Europe and worldwide, contributing to innovative projects and helping establish our newest European manufacturing facility in Poland.

Key Job Elements:

• Design and detail mechanical components used in the KJLC product lines while following the established procedures
• Meets with Material Control, Key Shop Personnel, and any other resource as required to discuss and understand the entire scope of the project.
• Responsible for any manufacturing or sub-contracted challenges that arise
• Work to budgets and timelines relative to project tasks
• Create Bills of Material in the corporate ERP system
• Interface with our internal machine shop to determine cost effective manufacture
• Occasional domestic travel is required (Initial training in UK)
• Other Duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required

• Engineering degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering
• Strong 3D CAD experience
• Working knowledge of GD&T

Preferred

• Experience with Solid Edge or other mid-range modelling package
• Experience of working within a Manufacturing Facility
• Experience of 1-off Custom Design.
• Experience of Scientific Vacuum Industry
• Hands on Experience via CNC machining, fabrication or TIG Welding

Why Join us?

This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing global organisation and play a key role in establishing our newest European location.

• Competitive salary
• Annual salary review and adjustment
• Relocation bonus (if applicable)
• Jubilee bonus (Tenure scheme) for applicable roles
• Private Healthcare
• Life Insurance
• Enhanced Pension match
• Employee & Family Assistance program
• Development & Technical training for applicable roles
• Workplace perks (e.g Tea/Cofee)
• Annual company events (e.g Summer event/Christmas party)

Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies.