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Manufacturing Engineer

Octopus Energy· Octopus Energy Production
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Hybrid (Portadown)Full-timePosted 3mo ago

About the role

Manufacturing Engineer to design and optimise the manufacture of heat pumps and their production at scale in Portadown, Northern Ireland.

Responsibilities

  • Plan, design, set up, test, modify, optimise and monitor manufacturing processes and equipment
  • Research, propose and implement opportunities for process improvement
  • Ensure equipment and processes meet health, safety, quality and environmental requirements
  • Support the maintenance team to trouble-shoot and repair manufacturing equipment
  • Provide engineering input to the planning and organising of maintenance

Qualifications

  • Proven experience (min 3 years) in providing technical engineering support within a mechanised, volume manufacturing setting
  • A good academic background with a relevant degree in engineering
  • High level of technical expertise and skill, and good knowledge of a range of engineering functions and practices
  • A practical, analytical and logical approach to problem solving
  • Strong interpersonal, presentation and communication skills, plus proven project management skills with the ability to work to tight deadlines
  • Awareness of health, safety and environmental considerations
  • Computer literate and a proficient user of CAD and MS Office applications
  • Knowledge of heat pump or heating equipment manufacturing (preferred but not essential)
  • Rotational moulding experience (desirable but not essential)

Skills

Required:Manufacturing process designProcess improvementHealth, safety and environmental complianceMaintenance collaborationCAD and MS Office

Benefits

  • Salary flexible – discussed with recruiter
  • Unique culture with autonomy and career development
  • Recognition and perks aligned with company culture
  • Equal opportunity employer with inclusive environment
Last updated Oct 21, 2026. Interested? Apply on the company site.

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