Manufacturing Engineer

SJR Partners; England; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Walsall is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specializing in CNC and engineering processes. The role involves coordinating NPI projects, managing budgets, and applying Lean manufacturing principles to optimize production. Ideal candidates will have expertise in CNC Milling and Turning, with a focus on continuous improvement and cost reduction. Join a dynamic team and contribute to enhancing operational efficiency and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC Milling and Turning capabilities up to 5 axes.
• Familiarity with Lean tools and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate NPI projects and processes across departments.
• Utilize technical machining experience for manufacturing processes.
• Manage NPI projects within budget and timelines.

Skills

CNC Milling

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Tools

VISI CAM

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer (CNC / Engineering)

Location: Walsall

Salary: Up to GBP60,000 DOE

Job Description

1. Coordinate NPI projects and processes, engaging with all departments, customers, and suppliers.
2. Provide manufacturing engineering expertise in CNC Milling and Turning capabilities up to 5 axes.
3. Project manage, taking responsibility for coordinating NPI manufacturing projects, including stage gate reviews and working with senior stakeholders to ensure timely delivery within set goals.
4. Utilize high-level technical and practical machining experience to plan, design, optimize, and productionize manufacturing processes.
5. Engineer from one-off products to mass-produced parts.
6. Quickly turn quotations within service level guidelines while maintaining good relationships with suppliers and customers.
7. Future-proof operations to reduce cycle times and increase throughput.
8. Improve business OEE and engineering KPIs.
9. Write and deploy SOPs.
10. Perform offline programming; familiarity with VISI CAM is highly desirable.
11. Reduce manufacturing costs using Lean tools.
12. Maintain a safe and healthy work environment, ensuring adherence to company and legal standards.
13. Support continuous improvement initiatives and all NPI activities.

Effectively plan, communicate, liaise, and collaborate with customers and subcontractors.

Key Accountabilities

• Build relationships within the NPI program team and assist in marketing the NPI process to customers.
• Identify cost containment opportunities and areas for continuous improvement.
• Contribute to key quality goals such as Customer Satisfaction, Timeliness, Accuracy, Efficiency, Cost Savings, and Process Quality.
• Set up production trials in preparation for mass production.
• Ensure supply chain and operational readiness, including master data setup, BOMs, routings, and raw materials availability.
• Manage NPI projects within budget, considering manufacturing costs, capex needs, and line run rates.
• Act as the main customer contact, providing updates and guiding NPI decisions.
• Collaborate closely with the Engineering Manager to meet daily targets.
• Support team members with engineering issues, delivering optimal solutions.
• Quote, program, and engineer products through the business.
• Implement changes, acting as a champion for continuous improvement.
• Apply Lean manufacturing tools, including 5S, across the business.
• Maintain excellent communication and integration with operators and internal teams.
• Engage with internal communication boards such as SQCPD.
• Support operational issues to ensure machines run smoothly and products conform to standards.

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