Manufacturing Engineer

Allied Vehicles Ltd; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist vehicle manufacturing company in Glasgow seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead production improvement initiatives. You'll drive efficiency and implement continuous improvement strategies while collaborating with cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical engineering and a solid understanding of manufacturing processes. This role offers a salary of up to £45k and a comprehensive benefits package including generous annual leave and health support.

Benefits

Generous Annual Leave

Financial Security through group life scheme

Annual salary reviews

24/7 Health Support

Holiday purchase scheme

Free staff parking

Cycle-to-work scheme

Frequent learning opportunities

After-sales discounts

Qualifications

• Knowledge of manufacturing engineering and continuous improvement.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing environment is a plus.
• Ability to deliver production, cost, and delivery improvements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production continuous improvement plans.
• Support delivery of production targets.
• Implement process controls.
• Drive efficiencies and waste removal.
• Report on business KPIs.
• Manage and lead cross functional teams.

Skills

Manufacturing Knowledge aligned to key principles

Proven experience in delivering continuous improvement

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering or related subject

Tools

Black belt in Sig Sigma or equivalent lean practices

Job description

At Allied Vehicles we design, develop, and manufacture a wide range of specialist vehicles, including wheelchair accessible vehicles, taxis, and minibuses.

In addition to manufacturing vehicles, we also offer a range of aftersales services (onsite and mobile), including servicing, repairs and maintenance and we are Scotland’s largest independent parts distributor.

We are a driven, high performance, family business, that achieves our goals through engaging our people and maximising opportunities.

Our commitment to quality and innovation has made us a trusted name in the industry and we seek enthusiastic and dedicated individuals to join our team.

Manufacturing Engineer to join our operations department.

You will create, plan and implement production continuous improvement in line with the production targets and functional roadmap.

Hours of work are Monday to Wednesday, 7am-6pm and Thursday 7am-5.30pm and the salary is up to £45k DOE.

This position provides an excellent opportunity to become part of a forward-thinking and dedicated company.

Why Join Us?

We believe in taking care of our people, and that’s why we offer a fantastic benefits package designed to support your well-being, career growth, and lifestyle:

• Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy 25 days of holiday, plus 8 bank holidays.
• Financial Security: Access our group life scheme and annual profit share.
• Competitive Growth: Annual salary reviews to ensure you're rewarded for your contributions.
• 24/7 Health Support: GP24 by HealthHero provides virtual GP services and second opinions for you and your family, 24/7/365.
• Benefits package: Enjoy industry-leading perks and discounts at your fingertips plus a holiday purchase scheme and EV leasing through OctopusEV.
• Convenient On-Site Facilities: Free staff parking and an on-site cafeteria for your convenience.
• Sustainable Travel: Save on your commute with our cycle-to-work scheme.
• Continuous Development: Frequent learning opportunities to help you grow professionally.
• Exclusive Discounts: Take advantage of after-sales discounts for yourself, friends, and family.
• Recognition and Rewards: Celebrate your success with our company values and long-service awards program.

The main duties of the role are:

• Develop and implement production continuous improvement plans
• Support delivery of production targets
• Implement process controls
• Drive efficiencies and waste removal
• Report on business KPI’s
• Change management
• Ownership of SOP’s, tools and fixtures
• Manage and lead cross functional teams
• Lead all functions in the production process
• Train and install production methodology and approach
• Present to all levels of the organisation
• Follow a defined process
• Complete all Company documentation where necessary
• Collaborate with other staff to maintain a positive work environment
• Follow all Health and Safety requirements and bring to management attention relevant matters

To be effective in this role, you will have:

• Manufacturing Knowledge aligned to key principles of manufacturing engineering, continuous improvement and root cause corrective action
• Proven experience in delivering continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment covering production, cost and delivery.
• A degree in mechanical engineering or related subject
• Black belt in Sig Sigma or equivalent lean practices

Previous experience of working in an automotive manufacturing environment would be advantageous but is not essential.

We are an Equal Opportunities employer and encourage applications from all members of the community. We are committed to the disability confident initiative, and creating an inclusive workplace where all individuals, regardless of disability, have the opportunity to thrive. We encourage applications from candidates with disabilities and will make reasonable adjustments where required to support you through the recruitment process and beyond. We will offer a guaranteed interview to any applicant who considers themselves to be disabled, and who meets the requirements for the post.

We appreciate all applications, but only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview. Thank you for considering Allied Vehicles as your potential employer. We look forward to reviewing your application.

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