Manufacturing Engineer

• Growing Manufacturer
• New investment & growth plans

About Our Client

My client is a prominent organisation in their industry, having been around for 60 years. They were a family run business that has built from the ground up, that are now owned by a large corporation, driving the growth of the business through the roof. They are renowned for their commitment to quality and innovation and operate within a large scale, setting them apart as industry leaders.

Job Description

• Responsible for the translation of Design Engineering data and specifications into clear and concise work instructions for manufacturing assemblies or product to customer and regulatory authority requirements.
• Accountable for the maintenance, development and compilation of detail packages of work and Conditions of Supply for external manufacture with suppliers.
• Responsible for Continuous Improvement to achieve significant productivity and quality improvements by:

• Analysing and eliminating waste (eight wastes).
• Developing and implementing production smoothing methods and Kanban systems.
• Identifying and implementing methods to reduce set-up and overall cycle times.
• Effective use of problem-solving tools and techniques.
• Collaborate with Design to identify and implement cost reduction initiatives and product quality improvements.

• Responsible for optimising assembly methods to increase efficiency, reduce non- conformance and improve the overall quality of our products.
• Responsible for the development and implementation of visible controls, measurement tools and business support systems alongside the production team.
• Responsible for checking and acceptance of new and modified design models and drawings as approved signatories.
• Responsible for the creation, maintenance and auditing of Manufacturing Engineering processes.
• Assisting with product audits, identifying and implementing corrective actions and managing the close out of customer non-conformances.
• Responsible for the identification of training and development requirements of Manufacturing Engineering staff through the PDR process.
• Responsible for the compilation and presentation of Manufacturing Engineering input at design reviews, both internal and external and the subsequent Manufacturing Engineering actions identified.
• Responsible for conducting Vendor assessment of the capabilities of potential suppliers.

39 Hours/Week

Monday – Thursday 08:00 – 17:00

Friday 08:00 – 16:00

The Successful Applicant

You will be an experienced Manufacturing/Production/Process Improvement Engineer from a manufacturing background, along with:

• A recognised Engineering qualification (E.g HNC)
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, equipment, and quality control concepts
• Lean Tools understanding & experience deploying – e.,g. 5Y/8D
• Injection mould process experience would be desirable
• Ability to work effectively in cross-functional teams
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

What’s on Offer

• Up to £45,000/annum
• A supportive and inclusive company culture
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Comprehensive benefits package

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