Manufacturing Engineer

The Company

Our client is a specialist engineering company. Due to investment, they are now looking to recruit a Manufacturing Engineer.

The Role:

• Reporting to the Engineering Manager and working as part of the Engineering team the Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for the translation of customer requirements and specifications into ERP routings and manufacturing plans, fulfilling customer quality and technical specifications in the most cost-effective manner, and in accordance with policies and procedures.
• You will develop, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods, utilising knowledge of product design, materials and parts, fabrication and machining processes, tooling and production equipment capabilities, assembly methods, and quality control standards.
• Ensure customer specifications and quality requirements are thoroughly reviewed and understood and incorporated in all routings and documentation.
• Produce process drawings and verification of existing process drawing ensuring conformance of the component.
• Define and produce drawings for Jig and Tooling requirements for manufacture.
• Effectively manage process change to minimise quality and scrap risk. Communicating any changes and introducing these with quality and specification attainment captured and demonstrated at appropriate stages of the manufacturing process.
• Produce detailed routings within ERP system including material requirements and documentation detailing manufacturing method and build sequences, showing targets times for each operation, aligned with contract budgets.
• Work with procurement to determine product specifications for the correct purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products according to specifications and quality standards.
• Identify opportunities for improvement, waste elimination and cost reduction.
• Perform PFMEA and Risk assessments.
• During the process of product review and manufacture manage all subsequent technical queries by liaising with external/internal customers.
• Prior and during manufacture consult with operational team concerning product requirements and specifications to ensure manufacturing method and build sequences are understood, agreed and followed.
• Issue and control drawings, build sequences to the production team.
• Support the investigation and root cause analysis of external customer and internal NCRs as required and ensure corrective and preventive actions are incorporated into existing/ future routings and build sequences.
• Improve manufacturing efficiency by analysing and planning workflow, space requirements and equipment layout.
• Support and project manage the introduction of new manufacturing processes and equipment, making sure that project schedules and quality gates are met so that the project is delivered in time and to schedule.

The Person

• You will require a degree in Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering or equivalent with previous experience working in a manufacturing environment - understanding fabrication, welding, painting and machine operations with the ability to interpret complex mechanical and technical drawings.
• You should have a positive approach, with the ability to work as part of a team and prioritise effectively whilst working to strict deadlines.
• Previous employment within a Manufacturing environment.
• Able to demonstrate practical, technical and analytical engineering skills.
• Able to work effectively within a Team or as an individual.
• Capable of leading Teams to deliver Project goals.
• Familiar with typical Windows PC/Microsoft Office tools.

Benefits

• 25 days holidays per year + Bank Holidays.
• Company Pension Scheme.
• Life insurance scheme.
• You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
• An excellent salary.
• A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
• The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.