Manufacturing Engineer

Forged Solutions Group; Darley Dale; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Forged Solutions Group in the United Kingdom is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to support process evaluation, documentation, and continuous improvement across key production routes. The role focuses on Lean CI, MTM/TIM analysis, and I4.0 readiness to enable cost reductions and improved efficiency on existing and new products.

You will work with cross-functional teams to implement SOPs, control plans, and capability studies, while ensuring a right-first-time, customer-focused approach at the

Qualifications

• Qualified in lean manufacturing/ CI methodologies.
• Experience with MTM or TIM cycle time analysis.

Responsibilities

• Document processes with SOPs, control plans and capability studies.
• Lead value stream mapping and data analysis to drive improvements.
• Support Capex projects and cross-functional initiatives.
• Ensure safety, quality and right-first-time performance.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

CI methodologies

MTM TIM

Data Analysis

SOPs

Process Capability

HSE

Tools

Excel

Visio

MS 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.