Manufacturing Engineer

TXM Recruit; Gracehill; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is actively seeking 5 Manufacturing Engineers for a contract role in Northern Ireland. Candidates should have at least 7 years of experience in manufacturing and strong skills in lean methodologies and process optimization. The position involves improving manufacturing efficiency and overseeing the introduction of new products. This full-time contract may require occasional travel and offers a competitive hourly rate.

Qualifications

• Heavy machinery manufacturing background.
• Minimum of 7 years' experience.
• Experience in an engineering environment.
• Experience in leading projects.

Responsibilities

• Expose waste within the manufacturing process and develop plans to reduce/eliminate it.
• Support Operational management in implementing lean tools and techniques.
• Coordinate new design concepts through to full production.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes are safe and capable of meeting quality standards.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Process optimisation

Production line efficiency

Root cause analysis

Problem solving techniques

3D Modelling

Technical drawings interpretation

Strong IT skills

Education

Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline

Tools

SAGE

IFS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Overview

TXM Recruit are actively recruiting for 5 x manufacturing engineers on a contract basis for our customer based in Northern Ireland.

Position: 5 x Manufacturing Engineer - commercial vehicles

Location: Ballymena, Northern Ireland

Department: Manufacturing

Reports To: Manufacturing Manager

Employment Type: Full time - 38 hours per week - 42.5 hours per week

Hourly Rate: £Competitive hourly rate - VIA Umbrella company (INSIDE IR35).

Start Date: ASAP

Shift Pattern: Monday to Thursday 08.15am - 17.00pm / Friday 08.00 - 13.00pm.

Contract Duration: 6 months +

Purpose of Post

The specification of processes, methods, equipment and tooling to improve manufacturing safety, quality, velocity & cost.

To define, develop & verify manufacturing capabilities.

To identify new concepts, processes, materials and technology to enhance production's efficiency and profitability and environmental footprint.

Key Tasks

• Responsible for exposing waste within the manufacturing process and developing plans to reduce/eliminate it to improve the cost competitiveness of the business.
• Support Operational management in the implementation of lean tools and techniques within the manufacturing and support functions.
• Responsible for the co-ordination of new design concepts through to full production.
• Improve design for manufacture by taking ownership/contributing towards the product based manufacturing issue logs.
• To coordinate the internal flow and introduction of new product lines into manufacture, focusing on impact changes to manpower, materials, equipment and factory layout to ensure maximum efficiency.
• Responsible for workshop layouts and efficiency / effectiveness.
• Responsible for product support on a daily basis, utilising problem‑solving techniques.
• Produce build drawings, workshop procedures and record modifications/improvements during development builds where appropriate.
• Responsible for designing and overseeing the build of jigs, templates, tooling and fixtures to improve manufacturing.
• Ensure all manufacturing processes are safe and capable of achieving and maintaining the required quality standards.
• Determine, improve and sustain workflows that realise seamless manufacture of goods.

General

• Undertake all duties in line with General Data Protection and maintain utmost level of confidentiality.
• Ensure work is completed to meet the requirements of the ISO 9001 standard.
• Promote the Equal Opportunities Policy throughout the course of your employment.
• You must comply with the no smoking policy.
• Staying away from home on occasions will be necessary to meet the requirements of the role.

Personnel Specification

• Heavy machinery manufacturing background
• Vehicle manufacturing background
• Automotive manufacturing background
• Minimum of 7 years' experience
• Industrial Engineering time study competency
• Strong background in: Lean manufacturing / Process optimisation
• Production line efficiency / Root cause analysis
• Proficient in interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and build documentation.
• Experience with WMPs/SWPs, ISO 9001 standards, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comfortable working across multiple departments, including campaign work and retrofits.
• Able to work independently and deliver results under time pressure.
• Experience in an engineering environment
• Experience in problem solving techniques on a production line
• Experience in leading projects
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft office and excel
• 3D Modelling experience
• SAGE OR IFS Experience (MRP)
• Understanding of engineering drawings
• Knowledge of tooling and jigging
• Knowledge of new factory set up

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in an engineering discipline or above