Manufacturing Engineer

Bromford Precision Solutions; Greater London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering firm in the UK is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance daily operations and improve manufacturing processes. You will need to have experience in aerospace or automotive environments, knowledge of CNC machining, and strong problem-solving capabilities. This role requires initiative and excellent communication skills to foster a culture of continuous improvement and engagement with both internal teams and external suppliers. Competitive salary and a commitment to values of respect, integrity, safety, and excellence are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Worked within an Aerospace / Automotive production environment.
• Demonstrable experience of defining methods of manufacture for complex products and assemblies.
• Able to understand and interpret complex engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Participate in Daily Operations meetings and problem-solving exercises.
• Create and control manufacturing documentation and tooling.
• Develop a continuous improvement pipeline through LEAN principles.

Skills

CNC Machining techniques

Strong inter-personal and communication skills

Problem-solving methodologies

Lean manufacturing principles

Education

HND or higher in Electronic Engineering or similar

Tools

SolidWorks

CAM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location : Bromford Precision Solutions Limited, Leicester

LE3 1UQ

Job Type : Full time

Contract Type : Permanent

Shift Pattern : Office Day Shift - 08.00 to 16.30 Monday to Thursday and 08.00 to 14.00 Fridays.

Salary : Competitive

We have a vacancy for a Manufacturing Engineer.

Role Accountabilities

Participate in the Daily Operations meetings when required, taking ownership of problems assigned to the ME function for resolution.

Understand the process constraints and operating rules of the value stream covered in the ME role and participate in problem-solving exercises to improve flow where relevant.

Create and control (to the correct version) manufacturing documentation such as set-up packs, stage drawings, work instructions, standard operating procedures (SOPs), etc.

Take accountability for the relevant milestones in the NPDI gated process and fulfilling all ME tasks defined in that process (eg : prepare cost estimates, producing stage drawings, creating manufacturing routes, gaining customer approval, etc).

Ensure that all necessary tooling / fixturing which is required to support a safe, robust and efficient manufacturing process is designed, manufactured and available to support production.

Use relevant Engineering software to create and validate CNC programs which meet cycle time and quality requirements.

Develop a continuous improvement pipeline of activities by supporting LEAN / GEMBA Events and generating individual ideas to improve EHS, Quality, Cost and Delivery performance.

Apply problem-solving methodologies to define and solve problems at root cause as a method of improving operational performance, in particular on process and quality capability.

Participate in problem-solving peer reviews, training and awareness activities to help the organisation develop a strong problem-solving culture.

Implement and / or project manage problem solutions through (but not limited to) working with external suppliers, working with customers, proving out improved technologies and programmes, completing Process Failure Mode Effects Analysis (PFMEA) activities, etc.

Participate in internal and external audits, taking account of outcomes from audit processes and working to implement solutions where gaps are identified.

Person Specification

Worked within an Aerospace / Automotive production environment

HND or higher in Electronic Engineering or similar

Excellent knowledge of CNC Machining techniques

Strong inter-personal and communication skills

Demonstrable experience of defining methods of manufacture for complex products and assemblies

CAD / CAM experience in a relevant software package would be an advantage (SolidWorks / CAM preferable)

Able to understand and interpret complex engineering drawings

Competence in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel, Word and Project

Capable of working un-supervised and using own initiative

An understanding and alignment to our Bromford Values; Respect, Integrity, Safety and Excellence

If you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact the HR Department.

Additional Experience

• Manufacturing Engineer
• Production Engineer
• CNC Manufacturing Engineer
• Process Engineer (Manufacturing)
• Machining Engineer
• Aerospace Manufacturing Engineer
• Automotive Manufacturing Engineer
• Industrial Engineer (Manufacturing)
• Lean Manufacturing Engineer
• CNC Engineer
• Manufacturing Process Engineer
• Continuous Improvement Engineer