Manufacturing Engineer (Sheet Metal) Manufacturing Engineer (Sheet Metal) Spennymoor, UK SpotLIGHT of the job The Zumtobel Group is an international lighting group and a leading supplier of innovative lighting solutions, lighting components and associated services. With its core brands, Zumtobel, Thorn and Tridonic, the Group offers its customers around the world a comprehensive portfolio of products and services. We are recruiting within our Manufacturing Engineering department a Manufacturing Engineer for sheet metal component production. This role will support New Product Development teams on Tooling from a Design for Manufacture perspective and include programming CNC machinery and developing Tools, Jigs and fixtures to produce the quality products required. Responsibilities Programming Laser, Punching and Forming CNC equipment for sheet metal to ensure we have the capability to produce high quality products created by our design and development teams. Involvement with the design project teams and advising on process and machine capability, leading up to component approvals. Working on machinery and equipment centred around Piercing, Forming and Welding (MIG/TIG/Spot). Working with internal and external toolmaking teams to develop the correct tools to support the design and production processes. Assessment and introduction of new CNC Equipment and Processes.  Skills & Experience Previous manufacturing engineer experience with the CAD/CAM. Radan programming experience advantageous but not essential. A good and well-rounded knowledge of manufacturing processes and how those are designed. Familiarity with different CNC controlled machinery. Qualified to a minimum HNC level in an engineering discipline. Demonstrable experience of APQP, PFMEA and DfM. What matters to us We understand not only the power of the visible, but also the invisible. Like light, diversity is intangible, but it is perceptible. We value the uniqueness of every person and see this as a driver of innovation. Qualified applicants will be considered regardless of, for example, origin, skin color, gender, religion, age, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression or disability. As the contact person for this position, a great candidate experience is important to me! I will reach out to you within 7 days. Please inform me of any assistance you may need, so I can best support you throughout the hiring process. Talent Acquisition Partner Andrew Walker T +44 (0) 7929 376 338 Who we are At the Zumtobel Group, we are passionate about designing and producing light that empowers humans and brings architecture to life. We continuously push the boundaries in our search for perfection through timeless design, technical excellence and efficient performance. Through light, we create spaces that inspire. As we develop the next generation of lighting, we consider the wellbeing of people and nature. Our lighting is designed for our customers and their individual aspirations. We guide them into a new world of opportunities – as a group, and through all our individual brands, Thorn, Tridonic and Zumtobel. Learn more about our Group in our enlightening video - where WE LIVE LIGHT and thrive together! The result is a series of personal and authentic insights into our corporate culture - illustrated from different perspectives. Follow us: WE ARE PASSIONATE ABOUT LIGHT. We share a passion for light, creating aesthetic, functional, and sustainable lighting solutions that enhance quality of life. WE ARE EXCITED ABOUT CREATING INNOVATIVE LIGHTING SOLUTIONS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE. Sustainability and innovation drive everything we do — shaping a responsible, climate-neutral future. WE ARE INTERNATIONAL AND PERSONAL AT THE SAME TIME. While we have grown from a family business into a global organization, our collaborative spirit and familial culture remain integral to our identity. APPLY HERE