Manufacturing Engineer

Fortive; Norwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their dynamic team in Norwich. This role focuses on enhancing production efficiency and solving engineering challenges in a collaborative environment. You will engage in daily management meetings, support production teams, and drive improvements in manufacturability and productivity. With a strong emphasis on innovation and continuous improvement, you'll have the opportunity to work on exciting projects that leverage new technologies. Join a company that values quality and precision, offering a supportive atmosphere and numerous career growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Health Care Benefits

Pension Benefits

Career Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in production engineering or similar roles.
• Strong knowledge of electronic engineering principles and practices.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily engineering support in production for existing products.
• Evaluate and improve production lines for manufacturability.
• Ensure smooth transition of new products into manufacturing.

Skills

Problem Solving

Root Cause Analysis

Communication Skills

Organizational Skills

Analytical Skills

Education

BSc in Electronics

HND in Electronic Engineering

Tools

LabView

Test Stand

Job description

Job Description: Manufacturing Engineer at Fluke Norwich

A typical day for a Fluke Norwich Manufacturing Engineer (ME) begins with a Daily Management Team meeting to review past activities and plan for the day. The focus is on supporting the Production Team in solving daily issues to ensure continuous manufacturing, including addressing machine breakdowns, component evaluations, productivity improvements, and Kaizen activities aimed at increasing Roll Through Yield (RTY).

RTY is the primary KPI for the ME, reported monthly to Senior Leadership along with countermeasures and a 5Y analysis to address gaps. Projects to improve RTY and productivity run concurrently, from simple assembly enhancements to automation solutions.

The role involves owning, maintaining, and improving manufacturability of products through design, troubleshooting, upgrading, and documentation of manufacturing processes, exploring new technologies for efficiency gains.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide daily engineering support in production for existing products.
• Evaluate and improve production lines, advising on manufacturability and equipment needs.
• Ensure smooth transition of new products into manufacturing.
• Coordinate engineering investigations and pilot runs.
• Conduct tests to determine process control and improvements.
• Maintain active communication with Engineering and Production teams.

Requirements:

• BSc in Electronics or HND in Electronic Engineering.
• At least 3 years’ experience in production engineering or similar.
• Knowledge of electronic engineering principles and practices.
• Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts clearly.
• Organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with LabView, Test Stand, or similar software.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen.

Fluke’s reputation is built on quality, robustness, and precision. Being part of Fluke and Fortive offers diverse career and educational opportunities, competitive salary, health care, and pension benefits. Join our team to work on innovative technologies in a professional, relaxed environment.

About Fortive:

Fortive makes the world safer, smarter, and stronger through essential technology across various industries. We foster a startup spirit within a global, diverse team of 17,000, emphasizing continuous growth, innovation, and collaboration.

About Fluke:

Fluke leads in creating reliable testing tools and software, supporting customers worldwide. As part of Fortive, we combine startup agility with Fortune 500 resources, committed to employee growth and brand development.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, valuing diversity and providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities.