Manufacturing Engineer

Technical Placements; Greater London; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Stockport. This role focuses on enhancing the assembly and integration processes in the defence industry. Candidates should possess a higher-level engineering qualification and have experience in lean manufacturing as well as SAP. The position offers a competitive salary around c£50K, excellent career prospects, and numerous benefits including generous holiday allowance and pension contributions. Join a progressive company that values diversity and operational excellence.

Benefits

c£50K + great career prospects

Pension: 4% Employee Contribution, 7% Employer Contribution

25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Sick pay: 4 weeks CSP

Life assurance scheme: 4x Annual Salary

Cycle to work scheme

Free on-site parking

Wellbeing programme with free fruits

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Successful track record of manufacturing excellence.
• Experience in a similar role within an industrial or technical environment.
• Ability to transfer knowledge and support operations.

Responsibilities

• Transfer knowledge and learning of the AIT production process.
• Be present on the shopfloor and support operators.
• Coordinate cross-functional team activities to enhance efficiency.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Assembly or automation experience

Planning experience using SAP

Knowledge of Engineering Change processes

Experience in complex engineering environments

Education

Higher level qualification in manufacturing / engineering

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer – Stockport

Manufacturing Engineer with lean manufacturing, assembly or automation experience required in Stockport. Due to business growth, this is an outstanding opportunity to join part of a global business operating in the defence industry, supplying equipment to the British military.

The Manufacturing Engineer performs the critical role of developing the process elements of the vehicle build program. Responsible for knowledge sharing of the Assembly, Integration and Test production practices from the parent site in Europe.

Benefits

• c£50K + great career prospects and benefits
• Monday to Thursday: 0700-1530. Friday: 0700-1200
• Pension: 4% Employee Contribution, 7% Employer Contribution
• Holidays: 25 days (rising to 28 with service) plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Sick pay: 4 weeks CSP (rising to 8 weeks with service)
• Life assurance scheme: 4x Annual Salary
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free unreserved on-site parking
• Wellbeing programme: events, weekly free fresh fruits etc

Qualifications

• Higher level qualification in manufacturing / engineering
• Technical skill set developed in complex engineering / lean manufacturing environment
• Successful track record of manufacturing excellence
• Experience in a similar role within an industrial or technical environment
• Understanding of Engineering Change processes.
• Operating in complex organisations
• Planning experience using SAP and Ideally Trained in SAP
• Structuring BOMs from Drawing to Manufacture

Responsibilities

• Transfer knowledge and learning of the AIT production process from the parent company to Stockport site.
• Be present on the shopfloor and the focal point of knowledge for manufacturing engineering and tooling in the AIT area. Support the operators by enhancing their knowledge of the AIT process and parts. Lead and drive structured problem solving and process improvement activities during the ramp-up phase and onwards during stable production.
• Coordinate cross-functional team activities to optimise cost performance, operating standards and minimising waste through line balancing and the development of a continuous improvement culture encompassing lean principles.
• Provide design for manufacturing input at early stages in the product development process, coordinating with and supporting implement engineering changes to designs and developing effective processes to ensure manufacturability of product while maintaining quality, safety and environmental standards and cost targets.
• Create required Standard Operations and work balance charts.
• Support project management in cross-functional activity required for project execution.
• Ensure that Environmental, Health and Safety, manufacturing quality standards and procedures are adhered to.

Our client iscommitted to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All applications will be considered.

This is a pivotal opportunity to develop the operations and manufacturing teams of this growing business.

If you would like to learn more, please apply or contact Tim Hill at Technical Placements for an initial chat about the role.