Manufacturing Engineer – Long Term Contract
Manufacturing Engineer required for a long term contract near Peterlee (minimum 12 months, likely to become ongoing). Full time onsite, £39.00/hr under an FCSA umbrella (employment deemed inside IR35).
The Manufacturing Engineer will function as a specialist in specific technical phases related to process improvement within the areas of welding, heavy mechanical assembly, sheet metal assembly, and fabrication. Work assignments may be specialised but can also be broad based with coordination among other staff to complete larger projects.
Responsibilities include:
- Developing, analysing and managing manufacturing, fabrication and assembly projects.
- Leading and supporting timely Design for Manufacture best practices, Operation Excellence process validation, Lean Operation Excellence, and Manufacturing best practices.
- Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues, including efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, and quality concerns (APQP/PPAP experience desirable).
- Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects for efficient and cost‑effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
- Providing application, procurement, processing, installation and capability of new fabrication, material handling, test, heat‑treat, welding, painting, and/or chemical processes and equipment.
- Designing, developing and implementing the integration of manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation and systems application.
- Coordinating, planning, monitoring and reporting activities associated with flow analysis, design, financial modelling and implementation of complex manufacturing group technology cells.
- Coordinating the purchase and application of machine tools, controls and related equipment corporate-wide to ensure the latest technology is used to increase efficiency and economy of operations.
- Supporting design of complex or intricate jigs and fixtures.
Essential Skills:
- Previous experience in manufacturing of sheet metal, fabrication or welded assemblies, preferably in a high‑value, low‑volume environment.
- APQP/PPAP interpretation and recommendations.
- Demonstrable improvements on processes and process optimisation.
Additional responsibilities encompass process improvement, process optimisation, tooling, plant engineering, supplier relationship building, releasing, machine shop, fabrication, assembly, and more.
Role is inside IR35; pay rate is £39.00/hr under FCSA umbrella depending upon experience and qualifications.
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