Job Description
Job description
Please note this role is based 5 days onsite in Leatherhead
Salary: up to £50,000
About us
We are a clean-tech organisation who have created the world’s first purpose built battery and solar powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU). This is a fully electric system, is true zero-emission, viable alternative to diesel power. Since being established in 2020 we have scaled a world-class team by 77% to accelerate innovation across all departments. We are looking for talent who want to join us on our mission, to decarbonise the global cold chain.
Last year we proudly announced partnerships with 8 customers including Samworth Brothers, Bannister Transport, DFDSand Staples Vegetables & secured investment from Barclays and Clean Growth Fund to fuel our mission to decarbonise the cold chain. This year we were announced the Winner of the 2026 Technological Breakthrough award from the Cold Chain Federation.
Primarily, our team and culture distinguish Sunswap as an exceptional workplace. Our collective commitment to decarbonising the global cold chain unites us, fostering mutual support in achieving our mission. We strive to cultivate an inclusive, forward-thinking, and engaging culture that embraces everyone.
Our benefits
• 30 days of annual leave (includes a Wellbeing Day)
• Sabbatical (after 3 years of working with Sunswap)
• 5 free counselling sessions per year
• Family leave ranging from 4 weeks to 4 months
• Employee Share Options
• Free Monthly Lunches & Quarterly Socials!
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free laptop & Sunswap merch
Job overview
As a Manufacturing Engineer in the Manufacturing Engineer team, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between product design and production to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacture of Sunswap TRUs. Your responsibilities include ongoing process enhancements, leading quality investigations, and applying manufacturing engineering methodology.
Key responsibilities
• Refine product designs and processes for optimal manufacturability and assembly.
• Develop, manage, and maintain technical documentation like Manufacturing Bills of Materials, PFMEA, control plans and Work Instructions.
• Owning all aspects of PFMEA
• activities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless integration of new designs into the manufacturing process.
• Utilise CAD software to create detailed tooling and assembly fixtures that adhere to manufacturing capabilities.
• Support the assembly of the prototype products.
• Designing and delivering entire or partial production lines and processes.
• Partnering with the Production team to ensure a successful ramp and long-term production at our facilities
Qualifications & experience
• A degree in mechanical, automotive, aerospace engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering roles, with a focus on process development, problem solving and optimisation.
• Experience with various manufacturing processes and components (e.g. casting, machining, moulding, assembly, fabrications) and measurement techniques.
• Proven experience having delivered mechanical systems from concept to production.
• Excellent CAD skills – including part design, electrical integration, sheet metal design, fixtures and engineering drawings.
• An awareness of good engineering practices and analysis methods.
• Experience in automotive / transport / motorsport / electrical systems, complying with industry standards, safety processes and certification.
• A strong understanding of assembly processes, production methods and an ability to assess the manufacturability of parts.
• Manufacturing support within a mid to low volume assembly environment.
• Demonstrated ability to optimise existing processes for rate, yield, availability.
• Detailed knowledge of manufacturing and processing principles.
Please note this role is based 5 days onsite in Leatherhead
Salary: up to £50,000
About us
We are a clean-tech organisation who have created the world’s first purpose built battery and solar powered transport refrigeration unit (TRU). This is a fully electric system, is true zero-emission, viable alternative to diesel power. Since being established in 2020 we have scaled a world-class team by 77% to accelerate innovation across all departments. We are looking for talent who want to join us on our mission, to decarbonise the global cold chain.
Last year we proudly announced partnerships with 8 customers including Samworth Brothers, Bannister Transport, DFDSand Staples Vegetables & secured investment from Barclays and Clean Growth Fund to fuel our mission to decarbonise the cold chain. This year we were announced the Winner of the 2026 Technological Breakthrough award from the Cold Chain Federation.
Primarily, our team and culture distinguish Sunswap as an exceptional workplace. Our collective commitment to decarbonising the global cold chain unites us, fostering mutual support in achieving our mission. We strive to cultivate an inclusive, forward-thinking, and engaging culture that embraces everyone.
Our benefits
• 30 days of annual leave (includes a Wellbeing Day)
• Sabbatical (after 3 years of working with Sunswap)
• 5 free counselling sessions per year
• Family leave ranging from 4 weeks to 4 months
• Employee Share Options
• Free Monthly Lunches & Quarterly Socials!
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Free laptop & Sunswap merch
Job overview
As a Manufacturing Engineer in the Manufacturing Engineer team, you will be responsible for bridging the gap between product design and production to ensure efficient and cost-effective manufacture of Sunswap TRUs. Your responsibilities include ongoing process enhancements, leading quality investigations, and applying manufacturing engineering methodology.
Key responsibilities
• Refine product designs and processes for optimal manufacturability and assembly.
• Develop, manage, and maintain technical documentation like Manufacturing Bills of Materials, PFMEA, control plans and Work Instructions.
• Owning all aspects of PFMEA
• activities.
• Work closely with cross-functional teams, including production, quality assurance, and supply chain, to ensure seamless integration of new designs into the manufacturing process.
• Utilise CAD software to create detailed tooling and assembly fixtures that adhere to manufacturing capabilities.
• Support the assembly of the prototype products.
• Designing and delivering entire or partial production lines and processes.
• Partnering with the Production team to ensure a successful ramp and long-term production at our facilities
Qualifications & experience
• A degree in mechanical, automotive, aerospace engineering or equivalent industry experience.
• 2+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering roles, with a focus on process development, problem solving and optimisation.
• Experience with various manufacturing processes and components (e.g. casting, machining, moulding, assembly, fabrications) and measurement techniques.
• Proven experience having delivered mechanical systems from concept to production.
• Excellent CAD skills – including part design, electrical integration, sheet metal design, fixtures and engineering drawings.
• An awareness of good engineering practices and analysis methods.
• Experience in automotive / transport / motorsport / electrical systems, complying with industry standards, safety processes and certification.
• A strong understanding of assembly processes, production methods and an ability to assess the manufacturability of parts.
• Manufacturing support within a mid to low volume assembly environment.
• Demonstrated ability to optimise existing processes for rate, yield, availability.
• Detailed knowledge of manufacturing and processing principles.
💡 Quick Summary
Seeking a career-building opportunity? The Senior Manufacturing Engineer position is now open for candidates interested in the Manufacturing Jobs sector. This role in Leatherhead offers a professional environment and growth potential.
Requirement Snapshot: Candidates should possess basic communication skills, a proactive attitude, and the ability to work in a team. Experience in Manufacturing Jobs is a plus.
