Manufacturing Engineer

HUNTER SELECTION; Gorseinon; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment consultancy is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for a market-leading manufacturer in Gorseinon. This role involves driving continuous improvement, documenting processes, and implementing lean manufacturing techniques. Ideal candidates will have Engineering experience, a strong continuous improvement background, and experience with Manufacturing Simulation Software. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits package.

Benefits

25 days holidays plus bank holidays

Company sick pay

Early finish on a Friday - 12:30pm

Pension scheme

Christmas Shutdown

Qualifications

• Proven Manufacturing/Production/Process Engineering experience.
• Understanding of lean techniques and value engineering.
• Experience in developing and improving manufacturing processes.

Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement in quality and processes.
• Develop and implement process control techniques.
• Perform time studies to optimize manufacturing.
• Accountable for tooling setup supporting New Product Introduction.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering experience

Strong lean and continuous improvement background

Experience with Manufacturing Simulation Software

Education

Degree in an appropriate engineering subject

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Swansea

27097/611

38,000 - 42,000

Benefits Package

• A starting salary of between 38,000 - 42,000
• 25 days holidays plus bank holidays
• Company sick pay
• Early finish on a Friday - 12:30pm
• Pension scheme
• Christmas Shutdown

A market-leading manufacturer specialising in high-quality components is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their growing team. With over 150 product variations and consistent year-on-year growth, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a thriving and innovative business.

Role & Responsibilities

• To drive continuous improvement activities in quality, cycle times, cost reduction and process improvement through lean techniques and value engineering to enhance the capability of existing processes and waste prevention and removal.
• To develop, evaluate, improve and document manufacturing processes.
• To develop and implement process control techniques and procedures into manufacturing environments.
• To implement, own and continuously improve the manufacturing cells LEAN manufacturing processes.
• To perform time studies for the manufacturing processes to create the correct routings and to optimise the balancing of the manufacturing process.
• To be accountable for the definition, setup, preparation and optimisation of manufacturing tooling, supporting New Product Introduction where required.
• To value stream map and specification and implementation of inbound and outbound logistical flows for the manufacturing cells.

Knowledge, Skills & Experience

• Proven Manufacturing Engineering / Production Engineering / Process Engineering experience
• Strong lean and continuous improvement background
• A Degree or equivalent in an appropriate engineering subject (preferable)
• Experience with Manufacturing Simulation Software

If you would like more information, please contact Sam Paynter

If you are interested in this position please click 'apply'.

Hunter Selection Limited is a recruitment consultancy with offices UK wide, specialising in permanent & contract roles within Engineering & Manufacturing, IT & Digital, Science & Technology and Service & Sales sectors.

Please note as we receive a high level of applications we can only respond to applicants whose skills & qualifications are suitable for this position. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business.