Manufacturing Engineer

Mechanical Engineer – Precision Engineering

Location: Taunton (On-site)

What you will be doing:

• Design and develop precision mechanical components using CAD tools such as SolidWorks.
• Produce detailed engineering drawings, tolerance stacks, and technical documentation to support manufacturing and quality requirements.
• Lead validation activities, from test planning to data analysis and interpretation.
• Work closely with manufacturing, quality, and suppliers to improve process capability and product performance.
• Drive root cause analysis on complex issues across prototype and production stages.
• Contribute to design reviews, providing clear and practical engineering recommendations.

What you will bring:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent).
• Strong experience with precision design, GD&T, and tolerance analysis.
• Proficiency with CAD tools (SolidWorks preferred).
• Experience working in a precision manufacturing or high‑complexity production environment.
• Analytical mindset with strong problem‑solving capability.
• Hands‑on approach and the ability to collaborate across functions.

Why Join Novanta?

• Work on cutting‑edge technologies used in healthcare, robotics, and advanced manufacturing.
• Be part of a team focused on precision, quality, and innovation.
• Opportunity to influence both design and manufacturing outcomes.
• Collaborative, engineering‑led culture with real impact on end products.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Novanta is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action workplace. We consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, military and veteran status, disability, genetics, or any other category protected by federal law or Novanta policy.

We are committed to providing an inclusive recruitment process. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, for example with applications, interviews, or assessments, please inform Talent Acquisition Partner. We will work with you to understand your needs and make appropriate arrangements so you can perform at your best.

Please call if you need a disability accommodation for any part of the employment process.

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