Electrical Manufacturing Engineer, precision electronic assembly

Expert Employment; Stroud; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Stroud is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to lead precision electronic assembly projects. You will implement Lean Six Sigma processes and optimize manufacturing workflows while addressing quality issues. Candidates should have a BSc or BEng in Engineering and experience in electronic assembly. This is a great opportunity for individuals looking to advance their careers in manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Min BSc or BEng in Electrical, Electronic, or Industrial Engineering.
• Experience in manufacturing, particularly electronic assembly.
• Knowledge of Lean and Six Sigma methodologies.

Responsibilities

• Implement Lean Six Sigma principles for manufacturing optimization.
• Drive process improvements for manufacturing excellence.
• Monitor and reduce process costs.

Skills

BSc or BEng in Engineering

Manufacturing, especially Electronic assembly

Lean and Six Sigma

Production Workflow

Non-Conformance Management

Technical Investigation Support

Production Test and Assembly

Manufacturing Resource Planning System

Education

BSc or BEng in Electrical, Electronic, or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Electrical Manufacturing Engineer, precision electronic assembly

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for complex electronic assemblies.

Perform the lead role in the implementation of LEAN manufacturing processes and use of Six Sigma tools.

You will become an expert in the manufacturing processes, train shop floor personnel, and monitor key metrics.

Also, solve complex manufacturing problems and take an active role in troubleshooting quality and production yield-related issues within manufacturing.

Key skills

• Min BSc or BEng in Electrical, Electronic, Industrial Engineering (or similar)
• Manufacturing especially Electronic assembly
• Lean and Six Sigma
• Production Workflow
• Non-Conformance Management
• Technical Investigation Support
• Production Test and Assembly
• Manufacturing Resource Planning System

Role responsibilities

Implement Lean Six Sigma principles, including standardized work instructions, line balancing, layout and work sequence optimization, training development, Value Stream Mapping, Kaizen/5S, pull processes, TPM, cell design, and quick changeover/batch-size optimization.

Process improvements aimed at manufacturing excellence such as yield, cycle time reduction, and productivity.

Provide feedback on product design and manufacturability issues to Engineering and DFMs, including through Engineering Change Requests (ECRs).

Review and approve Engineering Change Orders impacting inventory, product lifecycle, and obsolescence.

Create, implement, and monitor key performance indicators related to manufacturing process capability and product quality.

Monitor and reduce process costs.

Assist with investigation, root cause analysis, and corrective actions for manufacturing quality issues.