Manufacturing Engineer

i4 Jobs; Lichfield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Lichfield is seeking an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead production processes and implement continuous improvements. The ideal candidate will have automotive or aerospace experience and skills in lean methodologies. This role offers a competitive salary and requires a commitment to quality and efficiency in a high-tech environment.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Qualifications

• Automotive/Aerospace experience in a high precision mechanical environment.
• Proven experience in launching New Product.
• Lean practitioner skills (5S/SMED/1 piece flow).

Responsibilities

• Lead production process definition and implementation.
• Manage continuous improvement activities.
• Support local 8D and problem-solving tools.

Skills

AutoCAD Lt knowledge (2019 onwards)

SolidWorks working knowledge

IT network knowledge

Microsoft Excel

MTM analysis

Basic Quality control system

Education

HND or degree level qualification

Job description

Description

Manufacturing Engineer

Lichfield

Competitive Salary

Due to continued growth an opportunity has emerged for an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to join our clients close‑knit, team working environment. Design, prototyping, R&D development and manufacturing are all within their high‑tech facility in the heart of the country at Lichfield.

This person MUST have a CAN‑DO attitude and be willing to do the extra‑miles when required. He / she will always seek solutions and be willing to take on various challenges.

Main Missions

New Product Introduction

The Manufacturing Engineer is responsible for leading the definition and the implementation of production processes as part of the APQP process and PPAP activities.

Serial Production

Lead continuous improvement activities to improve product margin and support the development of lean manufacturing technics such as process waste elimination, one‑piece flow, 5S, visual factory, SMED, Poka‑Yoka, Quality response, & production and PC&L support.

Duties

• Process flow / PFMEA
• Production training
• Support local 8D (Problem solving tools / 5 Why / Fishbone diagram)
• Machine / workstation definition, sourcing and final buy off
• Tooling / Fixture / equipment definition and sourcing
• Visual Work instructions (VWI) or Standard operating instructions (SOP)
• Manufacturing floor layout development from Good ins to Dispatch
• Packaging development / sourcing and validation
• Tools and fixture development (Production & CMM tooling / fixture and Gauges development)
• Process optimization to meet customer Tact-Time
• Budget creation and justification (ROI)
• Establish manning level
• Bottleneck elimination / and work balance & MTM analysis
• Engineering Change Management
• Development and optimization of Material Flow diagram analysis (Spaghetti chart)
• TPM development and implementation
• MSA studies on measuring equipment
• Production files creation in line with PPAP requirement & customer requirement (traceability)
• Develop first / off procedure, identify SC and CC and set up monitoring system based on SPC charts.

Skills

• AutoCAD Lt version knowledge (2019 onwards)
• Solid work software working knowledge
• IT network and associated IT hardware / software knowledge such as scanning / workstation networking
• Microsoft package (Excel, PowerPoint essentially)
• MTM / Work balance analysis
• Basic Quality control system

Experience / Background

• Automotive / Aerospace experience in a high precision mechanical environment
• Proven experience in launching New Product
• Lean practitioner (5S / SMED / 1 piece flow concept / etc.)
• Quick learner and can apply or transfer / adapt their skills to the business

Education

We will consider qualification in HND, degree level or equivalent relevant experience.

Hours and Environment

38 hours a week, Monday to Thursday 8.30am to 5.30pm (30 minute lunch) Friday 8.30am to 12.30pm

Travel

Rare travels to customers / suppliers may be required