Manufacturing Engineer

Seismic Limited; Desford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Desford to manage projects related to building and construction equipment assembly. Responsibilities include driving best practices, ensuring manufacturing safety, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders. Applicants should have relevant manufacturing process knowledge and project management skills, and must have the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Experience in building and construction equipment assembly, test or finish processes.
• Ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics.

Responsibilities

• Identify business opportunities and justify for capital investment.
• Manage full scope NPI or improvement projects from initiation to completion.
• Develop equipment specifications and installation requirements.
• Coach and mentor others in application of process and procedures.

Skills

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Project management skills

Understanding of manufacturing safety

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Desford (LE9 post code)

18 month assignment

Working Hours 7:30am-4:30pm Mon-Thurs, 7am-10:30am Fri

Do you have a good understanding of building and construction equipment Assembly, Test or Finish processes and production? If so, this could be a great opportunity for you...

What will the Manufacturing Engineer do?

• Proactively identify business opportunities, assess overall impact and justify to senior stakeholders for capital investment.
• Project management – Full scope, development, budgets, resources and management of NPI or Improvement projects (Technology/Efficiency/Quality) from initiation to production and program completion.
• Facilitate the development of manufacturing process solutions work with functional teams, using a range of tool e.g. process flows, PFMEA’s, control plans. Promote lean and quality as a focus within the business.
• Monitor and report on project health, including issue management to ensure People, Quality, Velocity and Cost targets are achieved.
• Developing equipment specifications and installation requirements and ensuring that the equipment is safe and meets the needs of manufacturing.
• Working with facility teams to establishing the correct suppliers and managing timelines to ensure successful delivery and implementation.
• Coach and mentor to others in application of process and procedures supporting standardised workflows
• Work cross functionally with multiple stakeholders to drive DFM and best manufacturing practices.

What experience does the Manufacturing Engineer need?

• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor budgets and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project targets.
• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work‑related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

To apply, please submit a copy of your up to date CV clearly indicating your relevant experience. Applicants must have an existing right to work in the UK and evidence of eligibility will be required. Suitable candidates will be contacted.

The above represents a summary of the contract assignment. A full description of this contract assignment is available. A full explanation of this rate and all deductions will be explained in a key information document (KID) supplied to registered candidates.