Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Cicor Group; Tees Valley; Vor Ort; GBP 26.000 - 38.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Cicor Hartlepool Ltd is seeking a Junior Manufacturing Engineer to learn and apply manufacturing processes for PCBA, sub-assemblies and box builds. You will support NPI and legacy lines, collaborate on design for manufacturability, and contribute to lean waste reduction and safety compliance.

You will work with cross‑functional teams to solve technical challenges, implement improvements, and develop expertise in electronic manufacturing processes and equipment, including on‑the‑job training in

Qualifikationen

• HNC preferred in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical.
• Problem-solving and analytical skills with innovative solutions.
• Effective communication and collaboration across functions.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements for electronic manufacturing.

Aufgaben

• Assist in designing, developing, refining and optimizing manufacturing processes for PCBA, sub assemblies and box builds, ensuring efficiency and scalability.
• Support design for manufacturability (DFM) with customers and lean principles to reduce waste.
• Learn and apply Six Sigma, Kaizen and other continuous improvement methods to improve processes.
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams to drive safe, compliant, high‑quality output in a Hartlepool facility.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Communication

Detail-oriented

Ausbildung

HNC (Manufacturing Engineering)

Tools

Fusion 360

Jobbeschreibung

Reporting to the Head of Engineering / Senior Manufacturing Engineer in our contract electronic manufacturing facility, you will play a role in learning the manufacturing processes, ensuring efficient production, high‑quality output, and adherence to safety standards. Your work will be crucial in optimizing manufacturing procedures, resolving technical challenges. This role is working towards a combination of technical knowledge and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. You will collaborate closely with cross‑functional teams to drive innovation, enhance processes, and uphold our commitment to excellence in electronic manufacturing.

Junior Manufacturing Engineer

Key Responsibilities

Process Development And Optimization

• Assist in design, develop, refine, and optimize manufacturing processes for PCBA’s, sub assemblies and box builds, ensuring efficiency, reliability, and scalability, in New Product Introduction (NPI) as well as legacy production lines.
• Collaborate with customers to ensure manufacturability of products, providing input on design for manufacturability (DFM) principles.
• Support Lean manufacturing principles to streamline workflows, minimize waste, and improve overall efficiency.
• Assist in creating 3D printed jigs and fixtures form Poke Yoke solutions to assist in production using Fusion 360 CAD software (on the job training will be given).

Problem Solving

• Assist in troubleshooting technical issues in production processes, participate in root cause analysis with the quality team and implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Learn to become a subject matter expert on electronic manufacturing processes, materials, and equipment, offering insights and recommendations to resolve complex challenges.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in electronic manufacturing, incorporating relevant advancements into our processes and workflows.

Quality Assurance And Compliance

• Maintain rigorous quality control measures and standards throughout the manufacturing process, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and customer requirements.
• Collaborate with quality assurance teams to investigate and address non-conformities, implementing corrective and preventive actions to mitigate risks and improve product quality.
• Drive a culture of quality and continuous improvement, instilling a sense of ownership and accountability for quality throughout the organization.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Collaborate closely with cross-functional teams, including health and safety, operations, supply chain, and quality, to ensure alignment of manufacturing activities with overall business objectives.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings and project teams, providing valuable input and expertise to support decision-making and problem-solving efforts.
• Engage with suppliers and external partners to evaluate new technologies, materials, and processes, identifying opportunities for collaboration and innovation.
• Champion collaborative initiatives aimed at improving cross-functional communication, coordination, and synergy to drive organizational success.

Continuous Improvement And Innovation

• Assist in driving continuous improvement initiatives across manufacturing processes, leveraging data‑driven analysis and performance metrics to identify opportunities for optimization and improvement.
• Implement best practices, tools, and methodologies for continuous improvement, such as Six Sigma, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, Standard deviations, Process Capability and normalised distributions, to drive operational excellence and enhance competitiveness, analysis of process data and results to highlight areas of concern and improvement.

Qualifications

• HNC, preferably in Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical, Electronics or Mechanical Awareness of Lean manufacturing principles, Six Sigma methodologies, and quality management systems (ISO 9001, IPC standards or other more regulated standard).
• Problem-solving and analytical skills, with a track record of implementing innovative solutions to complex technical challenges.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate across functions and levels of the organization.
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and continuous improvement.
• Awareness of regulatory requirements and standards applicable to electronic manufacturing (e.g., WEEE, RoHS, REACH, UL, CE).
• As a Junior position training will be given in relevant software, procedures and practices in the organisation, we are a proactive employer and look to enhance and give our staff the ability to reach their full potential.

Cicor Hartlepool Ltd

Stephen House

Tofts Farm Industrial Estate East, Brenda Road

Hartlepool, TS25 2BQ

United Kingdom