Manufacturing Engineer

Automotive recruitment; Coventry; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance operational support and drive continuous improvement initiatives. In this pivotal role, you will leverage your technical expertise to analyze current systems and implement innovative solutions aimed at optimizing machine efficiency and product quality. You will lead projects, manage internal teams, and ensure compliance with HSE requirements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to make a significant impact in a dynamic manufacturing environment while collaborating with a dedicated operations team. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to a forward-thinking company, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience in manufacturing engineering.
• Proven track record in continuous improvement and lean practices.

Responsibilities

• Support production engineering and implement improvements.
• Lead projects to enhance machine efficiency and product quality.

Skills

Continuous Improvement

Lean Manufacturing

Leadership Skills

CAD Experience

IT Skills (Word, Excel, Project, PowerPoint)

Education

HNC or equivalent

Tools

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

Robot Programming (ABB, Fanuc)

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Sector: Manufacturing

Function: Manufacturing

Contact: George Westwood

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Duration: Permanent

Job Ref: 69569

Job details

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
  
  

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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