Manufacturing Engineer

Jonathan Lee Recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance production processes and drive continuous improvement initiatives. This role will involve applying technical expertise to support operational projects and improve machine efficiency, energy usage, and product quality. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in lean manufacturing, leadership skills, and experience in CAD and robot programming. Join a dynamic team that values innovation and efficiency, and take your career to the next level in a thriving engineering environment.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in continuous improvement and lean methodologies.
• Strong leadership skills with a focus on operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Support laser and robot programming and fault diagnosis.
• Identify and implement improvements in machine efficiency and product quality.
• Lead and manage internal labour and sub-contractors on projects.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership Skills

CAD Experience

IT Skills (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

Robot Programming

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

PLC Programming (Siemens S7, Allen Bradley, Omron, Mitsubishi)

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location - Coventry

Reports to - Engineering Lead

Overview

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for operational support & projects. They will apply sound technical skills towards a production engineering support based role. Analysing current systems and implementing ideas is fundamental along with supporting the operations team. This will utilise experience and knowledge gained through exposure to a wide range of functions within manufacturing engineering.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Laser & Robot programming and fault diagnosis support.
• Continuous improvement activity.
• Working with the operations team they will identify and implement improvements in machine efficiency, energy usage, product quality and labour efficiency.
• Successful delivery of capital & revenue projects and suggest future investment opportunities.
• Create specifications for new equipment, including design and buy off new equipment.
• Deliver improvement projects to plan on time and within budget, utilising timing plans to identify tasks, resources and critical path.
• Lead and manage internal labour, and sub-contractors assigned to projects.
• Identify and implement energy savings.
• Lead and deliver all Engineering changes.
• Control associated sub-contractors using internal control procedures.
• In all activities, comply with all relevant legislative and company HSE requirements, including risk assessments, accident prevention and investigation

Role Requirements

Essential

• Knowledge of continuous improvement and proven lean experience
• Excellent IT skills in Word, Excel, Project & PowerPoint.
• Proven Leadership skills.
• CAD Experience.
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable

• HNC minimum.
• Minimum 5 years "hands on" experience within stampings / welding environment.
• Knowledge of Company Certifications: IATF16949, ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001.
• Experience of robot programming either ABB or Fanuc robot technology.
• Lean experience or Six Sigma trained.
• PLC Experience – preferably Siemens S7, Alan Bradley, Omron or Mitsubishi

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