Manufacturing Engineer

Holt Recruitment; Fareham; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to drive excellence in production systems across multiple sectors, including aerospace and defense. In this dynamic role, you will leverage your engineering expertise to develop efficient manufacturing strategies, troubleshoot challenges, and contribute to innovative product development. Your technical skills will be vital in ensuring high-quality standards and supporting business growth through the implementation of new manufacturing systems. Join a forward-thinking company that values your contributions and offers opportunities for professional development in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC qualification with experience in high-precision manufacturing.
• Understanding of manufacturing tolerances and metal treatments.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement efficient production systems and processes.
• Troubleshoot and solve technical challenges with stakeholders.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Manufacturing Engineering

Technical Support

Process Mapping

Education

HNC

Tools

AutoCAD 2D/3D

ERP Systems

MS Office

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Fareham

Salary: £50k

Manufacturing Engineer Overview:

We are currently working with an international manufacturer providing world-class solutions to the aerospace, defence, nuclear and oil and gas sectors.

Your role as a Manufacturing Engineer will assist in developing best common practices and executing manufacturing engineering strategies in a vertically integrated engineering company.

Your task is to contribute to engineering solutions across multiple industries.

Manufacturing Engineer Responsibilities:

1. Plan and implement safe, repeatable, and efficient production systems, processes, equipment, and facilities.
2. Troubleshoot and problem-solve with internal and external stakeholders.
3. Determine methods, tooling, and processes required for manufacturing.
4. Compile manufacturing routings and BOMs within the company's MRP system.
5. Use 3D design software to design tooling and assembly aids.
6. Produce, update, and improve internal manufacturing specifications.
7. Travel to supplier or customer sites to assist with technical challenges.
8. Estimate manufacturing costs, including recurring and non-recurring costs.
9. Contribute to new product introduction, development, and prototyping.
10. Support APQP by facilitating FMEA plans, process flow diagrams, and control plans.
11. Support business growth through research and implementation of new manufacturing systems.
12. Provide technical support for production (assembly and machining) during change implementation.

Manufacturing Engineer Requirements:

1. Minimum qualification HNC.
2. Experience in a high-precision manufacturing environment.
3. Understanding of manufacturing and design tolerances.
4. Some experience with metal treatments or unconventional machining.
5. ERP experience.
6. Experienced MS Office user.
7. AutoCAD 2D or 3D design experience.
8. Experience using process mapping techniques.
9. Welding knowledge would also be preferable.
10. Experience in compiling technical documentation used in manufacturing.

How to apply for the Manufacturing Engineer role:

Please apply directly, or contact Harry on 07739 277675 or at [e-mail]