Manufacturing Engineer

Forged Solutions Group; Darley Dale; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Forged Solutions Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive process improvement across core manufacturing steps, documenting SOPs, control plans, and capability studies while ensuring safety and compliance.

You will lead value-stream mapping, data analysis and benchmarking, support Capex projects, and collaborate with management and operators to achieve right-first-time quality and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Qualified in industry recognised lean manufacturing/ CI methodologies.
• Qualified/experienced with MTM analysis or TIM cycle time analysis.
• Experience with CNC machining and programming is desirable.
• Proficient in MS Excel, Visio, and MS Project.

Responsibilities

• Document processes and products with SOPs, control plans and capability studies.
• Conduct data analysis, timings, and process confirmations.
• Support Industry 4.0 applications across the site.
• Capex support and project responsibility.
• HS – Work in a safe and responsible manner and promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

CI methodologies

MTM / TIM analysis

MS Excel

MS Visio

MS Project

Education

Lean/CI qualification

Tools

Excel

Visio

Project

Job description

• To support the business in evaluating processes and practices, ensuring they are safe and compliant, with process specifications and methods documented in the form of standard operating procedures (SOPs), control plans, and process capability studies.
• Drive continuous improvement through value stream mapping, data analysis, and benchmarking activities.
• Development of internal capability to provide cost reductions within process route optimisation.
• Facilitate projects based on customer/ business requirements via a cross-functional team for existing and new products.
• Support in establishing process strategies, milestones plans and Capex projects.
• Work with the Management team and operators to establish a “right-first time” quality approach and customer focus.
• Provide regular business updates on “product/ process specific” activities including adherence to milestones and benefits achieved to date.
• Attend daily leadership routine meetings to support operational issues and sustainable route cause analysis.
• Competent in interpreting complex drawings.
• Knowledge of material specifications.

Main Purpose of the Role

• To support the business in evaluating processes and practices, ensuring they are safe and compliant, with process specifications and methods documented in the form of standard operating procedures (SOPs), control plans, and process capability studies.
• Drive continuous improvement through value stream mapping, data analysis, and benchmarking activities.
• Development of internal capability to provide cost reductions within process route optimisation.
• Facilitate projects based on customer/ business requirements via a cross-functional team for existing and new products.
• Support in establishing process strategies, milestones plans and Capex projects.
• Work with the Management team and operators to establish a “right-first time” quality approach and customer focus.
• Provide regular business updates on “product/ process specific” activities including adherence to milestones and benefits achieved to date.
• Attend daily leadership routine meetings to support operational issues and sustainable route cause analysis.
• Competent in interpreting complex drawings.
• Knowledge of material specifications.

Key Tasks And Accountabilities

Ensure all processes/ products are documented in the form of:

• SOPs with them being controlled documents
• Control plans
• Process/ equipment capability studies
• Time Analysis process studies
• Conduct data analysis, timings, and process confirmations
• Industry 4.0 applications
• Process-related Supplier contact, products, services,
• Project responsibility and Capex support
• H&S – Work in a safe and responsible manner. (For own and other people’s safety)
• Any other ad-hoc duties as required

Job Description

Manufacturing Engineer, covering the below processes.

• Material preparation, cutting, radius/ billet prep.
• Forge process, Heat treatment, PHT machining.
• Inspection, Machining, NDT, Pack.
• The role will include supporting the application of implementing I4.0 across the site.

The Applicant

Essential

• Qualified in industry recognised lean manufacturing/ CI methodologies.
• Qualified/ experienced with using Movement-Time-Motion (MTM) analysis or Time in Motion (TIM) cycle time, process analysis tools.

Desirable

• Experience in a manufacturing/ aerospace environment.
• Experience with project/ CI tools.
• Experience with CNC machining and programming application
• Knowledge and competency of MS work packages, I.e., Excel, Visio, and Project.

Personal Qualities

• Team player, but able to work on own initiative, as required.
• Able to work under pressure and deliver results to a defined deadline.
• Positive outlook and determined, can-do attitude.
• Flexible and adaptable.
• Organised, methodical, and has a logical approach.
• Attention to detail.
• Results driven and focused.
• Innovative, Resilient, and self-motivated.
• Curious and ask questions to challenge the norm.
• Promote and embrace change.
• Continuous Improvement.
• Good communication skills at all levels.
• Displays the FSG values of Integrity, Quality, Collaboration, and Commitment.