Manufacturing Engineer

Copello; Inchinnan; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Inchinnan is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to enhance manufacturing processes and ensure safety and quality standards. This full-time on-site role requires a HNC in Engineering or equivalent experience, with skills in Lean Six Sigma and data-driven process improvement. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment and passionately contribute to innovative manufacturing solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualified to HNC level in an Engineering subject or relevant experience.
• Demonstrates passion for modern manufacturing.
• Computer literate with effective communication skills.
• General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and software tools.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification or understanding of Continuous Improvement philosophies is desirable.
• Ability to read technical drawings related to manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Ensure delivery of Manufacturing Engineering activities while complying with procedures.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing processes to meet safety, quality, cost, and delivery requirements.
• Create and govern elements of the Technical Package defining manufacturing processes.
• Capture and analyze data to improve manufacturing capabilities.
• Collaborate with teams and partners on technical aspects of manufacturing.

Skills

Zero Defects approach

Manufacturing process improvement

Data analysis

Effective communication

Lean Six Sigma

Education

HNC level in Engineering

Tools

Team Centre

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

12 months - Inside IR35 - Inchinnan (Scotland) Full on-site work

We have an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer to join our client in Scotland. This role will be to ensure the delivery of Manufacturing Engineering activities in support of the business whilst complying to procedures in order to programme manage, validate and/or execute manufacturing engineering tasks. As a Manufacturing Engineer you will ensure manufacturing processes are safe and capable of achieving and sustaining the design intent, required production rate, cost and quality and are delivered on time to the business.

Key Accountabilities

• Take a 'Zero Defects' approach in all day to day activities.
• Develop, implement, validate, maintain and continuously improve manufacturing processes and/or methods of manufacture which are capable of meeting and continuing to meet requirements for safety, quality, cost, delivery rate and lead time.
• Create, maintain and/or govern elements of the Technical Package which clearly define the manufacturing process and control them effectively.
• Capture, analyse and use data to demonstrate and improve the current and future capability of manufacturing processes.
• Work with interfacing teams, local experts, partners and suppliers to ensure technical aspects of manufacturing processes are understood and accounted for as required.

Key Skills and Experience

• Qualified to HNC level in an Engineering subject or with experience commensurate with the level of the role.
• Able to demonstrate the passion to succeed and a vision of how modern manufacturing should be achieved.
• Computer literate and able to communicate effectively at all levels on technical issues.
• General awareness of Manufacturing Systems and enabling software tools relevant to the business.
• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt qualification or having a strong understanding of Continuous Improvement philosophies would be desirable.
• Ability to read technical drawings related to manufacturing/repair process.
• Experience of using Team Centre