Forging Engineer

Business Overview

Volex is a global leader in integrated manufacturing for performance-critical applications and a supplier of power products. We serve a diverse range of markets and customers, with particular expertise in cable assemblies, higher-level assemblies, data center power and connectivity, electric vehicle charging, and consumer electricals. We are headquartered in the UK and operate from 28 manufacturing locations with a global workforce of over 14,000 employees across 25 countries. Volex operates across five divisions: Complex Industrial Technology, Consumer Electricals, Electric Vehicles, Medical, and Off-Highway/Specialist Automotive. Our products are sold through our own locally based sales teams and through authorized distributor partners to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies worldwide. All of the products and services that we offer are integral to the increasingly complex digital world in which we live, providing power and connectivity from the most common household items to the most complex medical equipment.

Job Overview

We are seeking a skilled and hands-on Forging Engineer to support and enhance our forging operations. This role is responsible for developing efficient forging processes, ensuring product quality, and driving continuous improvement across production lines. The ideal candidate will combine strong technical expertise with practical shop-floor experience to troubleshoot issues, optimize performance, and support new product introduction in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Key Responsibility

• Develop, design, and optimize forging processes to ensure high-quality and cost-efficient production
• Prepare and maintain technical documentation, including process specifications, work instructions, and standard operating procedures
• Lead die/mold trials, commissioning, maintenance, and continuous performance improvement initiatives
• Diagnose and resolve production issues related to forging processes, equipment, and product quality in a timely manner
• support new product introduction (NPI), including process validation and smooth transition into mass production
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, increase yield, and reduce manufacturing costs
• Collaborate cross-functionally with production, quality, and engineering teams to achieve operational excellence

Qualifications & Requirements

• Bachelor's or Diploma degree in Mechanical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 3 years of hands-on experience in forging or metal forming processes
• Strong knowledge of forging techniques, materials behavior, and related equipment
• Proficient in reading engineering drawings and independently developing manufacturing process
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with a proactive approach on the shop floor
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively across teams
• Experience in automotive parts forging is highly preferred