Manufacturing Engineer

Triumph Group; Buckley; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Buckley seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to support day-to-day activities in assembly and testing. Responsibilities include addressing technical issues, tool design, and engaging in continuous improvement initiatives. A background in manufacturing hydro-mechanical equipment and qualifications like HND/HNC or equivalent are strongly preferred. Competitive hours with possible overtime.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in manufacturing (Assembly & Test) of hydro-mechanical equipment.
• In-depth knowledge of A&T processes, methods, and systems.
• Educated to HND/HNC level or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Support manufacturing with technical issues.
• Design and implement tools and fixtures.
• Engage in continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Support manufacturing with technical issues

Tool and fixture design

Engage in Lean initiatives

Perform 8D RCA for yield

Education

HND/HNC or equivalent experience

B.Eng. qualification preferred

Tools

Solidworks CAD

Job description

Overview

Position Summary: The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for supporting the day-to-day activities of the assembly, test and development departments.

Responsibilities

• Supporting manufacturing with technical issues, e.g. design, documentation, specifications etc.
• Tool and fixture design, quotation and implementation
• New product introduction from initial bid, design reviews, equipment specification, shop floor layout through to final pass off to manufacturing
• Continuous improvement, cost out initiatives, process flow improvements and Takt Improvement
• Participate in Lean initiatives
• Transfer of product between facilities to maximise efficiencies
• Key interface between supporting departments, and manufacturing including Quality, Engineering and Planning
• Engage in the completion of safety risk assessment, ergonomics, to maintain a safe working environment
• Perform 8D RCA for yield, build or quality issues when required
• Completion of any work-related tasks, which would be deemed reasonable of this role

Qualifications

• Proven experience of the manufacture (Assembly & Test) of hydro-mechanical equipment and products or other manufactured engineering products
• An in-depth knowledge of production (A&T) processes, methods procedures, systems & equipment
• Experience in the use of Solidworks CAD package an advantage
• B.Eng. qualification preferred but not essential
• Educated to an HND/ HNC level or suitable level of experience a minimum requirement

Position Details

• Based in Deeside
• Travel to other Triumph sites will be required
• Hours of Employment: 37-hour week, some overtime may be required