Manufacturing Engineer

Fluke; Norwich; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in the UK is seeking an experienced production engineer to provide day-to-day engineering support and expertise in manufacturing processes. The ideal candidate will have a bachelor's degree in engineering and at least three years of experience. You will work within a collaborative team, focusing on process improvements and the smooth transition of new products into manufacturing. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Health care benefits

Pension plan

Opportunities for career and education development

Professional company culture

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years experience in production engineering.
• In-depth understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Expert knowledge of electronic engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day engineering support and expertise.
• Evaluate new and existing production lines for improvements.
• Ensure smooth transition of new products into manufacturing.
• Co-ordinate activities for engineering investigations.
• Conduct tests and measurements for process improvements.
• Maintain continuous contact with Engineering and Production.

Skills

Expert knowledge of electronic engineering principles

Lean Manufacturing

Kaizen practices

Engineering problem-solving skills

Communication of engineering concepts to non-engineers

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Science in Engineering / HND / Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Job description

Responsibilities

• Provide day to day engineering support and expertise in production for released products.
• Evaluate new and existing production lines to identify improvements to manufacturing process, analytical requirements, and equipment; advise appropriate engineering personnel on manufacturability, process robustness and equipment requirements.
• To ensure the smooth transition of new products into manufacturing (NPI).
• Co‑ordinate the activities of personnel involved in engineering investigations and new product pilot runs.
• Conduct tests and measurements throughout stages of process or analytical procedure development to determine process control and identify improvements; evaluate findings and coordinate with appropriate personnel to ensure adherence to specifications and execute improvements.
• Maintain active and continuous contact (not restricted to formal meetings) with Engineering and Production.

Your Team

The ME Team is a relatively small group of 13 individuals (8 Norwich / 5 Berlin) with a blend of knowledge and skills, encompassed through a range of ages and nationalities.

Being part of the wider European team, we meet weekly to track and discuss issues on other sites to see ways in which we can help each other leverage our skill sets more effectively.

Engaging in fun activities including most recently the Fortive Innovations Day competition to showcase a bench test automation solution the ME apprentices are working on. We got through to the final competing against 47 other Fortive competitors. As a team, we built a Soap Box in the design of a handheld multimeter and entered the Sheringham Soap Box race. Great fun.

Experience

Education: bachelor’s degree - Science in Engineering / HND / Electrical / Electronic Engineering

Minimum of 3 years experience in production engineering.

• Expert knowledge of electronic engineering principles, practices, and techniques commonly employed in the design and production of electronic products.
• An in-depth understanding of Lean Manufacturing.
• Understanding Kaizen practices is preferred.

Excellent engineering & root cause analysis problem-solving skills

Personal Skills

• Ability to communicate engineering concepts to non-engineers.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and interpersonal skills.
• Evidence of originality / independent judgment / self-motivation / drive.

Why you should Join Fluke

• Fluke’s world‑class reputation is renowned across the Test and Measurement industry for quality, robustness, and precision.
• Fluke Norwich being part of Fluke and Fortive as a parent company is a diverse and technology‑driven company offering many opportunities in the form of both career and education development.
• Fluke offers a competitive salary with additional benefits to include both health care and pension.
• As part of the ME Team, you will get to work on a multitude of tasks exploring new technologies and concepts.
• Be part of a relaxed but hard‑working team in a professional company culture.