Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Cheadle; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic Engineering team. This role is crucial for ensuring optimal performance of manufacturing equipment and processes. You will be responsible for delivering engineering solutions, enhancing equipment effectiveness, and supporting new product introductions. The ideal candidate will have a hands-on approach, excellent communication skills, and a strong commitment to continuous improvement. If you're ready to make a significant impact in a fast-paced environment and contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Employer matched pension

Company share scheme

On-site social club

Auto enrolled training scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing and product engineering is essential.
• Proficiency in PLC, Pneumatics, and Electrical systems required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure uptime of manufacturing equipment and resolve process downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement using Six Sigma methodology.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Continuous improvement mindset

Hands-on engineering approach

Education

Relevant qualification in engineering

Greenbelt certification

IOSH Managing Safety qualification

Tools

PLC

Pneumatics

Electrical systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Stockport
£50000 + Excellent benefits including…

• Employer matched pension
• Company share scheme
• On-site social club
• Auto enrolled training scheme

Are you an experienced Manufacturing Engineer looking for an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact? We are seeking a dedicated and proactive individual to join our Engineering team, playing a key role in ensuring optimal performance of manufacturing equipment and processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the uptime of CHRA and VSR equipment for both current and new manufacturing processes.
• Deliver engineering solutions to resolve daily production process downtime issues.
• Improve Overall Equipment Effectiveness by enhancing equipment availability.
• Support New Product Introduction processes during 'off design tool' testing, ensuring alignment with APQP, PEP, and PPAP procedures.
• Drive continuous improvement using Six Sigma methodology to ensure manufacturing methods align with customer satisfaction standards.
• Maintain and improve internal Health, Safety, Environmental, and Quality procedures to enhance working methods.
• Identify and implement improvement opportunities through root cause analysis, kaizen processes, and other problem-solving techniques.
• Facilitate and update Failure Mode and Effects Analysis and Control Plans.
• Manage procurement of final assembly equipment and tooling to meet UK PUWE Regulations.
• Manage capital for OPEX projects, including initial proposal, specification, budget requests, and budget control.

About you

• Practical, hands-on approach to engineering.
• Strong support skills for both engineering and maintenance teams.
• Ability to manage pressure and deliver results in complex environments with conflicting goals.
• Effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Continual improvement mindset.

Experience & Qualifications Required

• Previous experience in manufacturing and product engineering.
• Relevant qualification in engineering.
• PLC, Pneumatics, and Electrical experience.
• Tooling and fixture design experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Working knowledge of modern logistics, warehousing, and assembly machining processes.
• Greenbelt certification.
• IOSH Managing Safety qualification or equivalent (e.g., 'Pilz' Managing Safety with a machinery safety qualification).