Manufacturing Engineer

EMBS Engineering; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 58,500 - 71,500; Full time

Job summary

EMBS Engineering is a precision engineering and advanced manufacturing business based in Nottingham. We are recruiting a Manufacturing Engineer to lead and support the value stream, driving SQCDP improvements through practical engineering solutions.

The role covers continuous improvement, reverse engineering, capital project delivery and new product introduction, working with cross-functional teams to reduce scrap and improve process capability.

Qualifications

• Degree-qualified in an Engineering discipline.
• Background in CNC machining.
• Experience in precision engineering/advanced manufacturing.
• Proven experience with reverse engineering and continuous improvement projects.
• Knowledge of SQCDP and improving safety, quality, delivery and cost.

Responsibilities

• Review performance metrics with the Value Stream Manager and propose improvements to machinery and production methods.
• Lead cross-functional investigations into safety and quality issues; implement corrective actions.
• Manage capital expenditure projects from quotation through qualification and budgeting.
• Produce documentation to support automated processes and new or improved products and equipment.
• Lead maintenance initiatives to reduce unplanned downtime on critical equipment.
• Keep up-to-date with customer/industry technical requirements across local/global operations.
• Support continuous improvement activities (Lean/Six Sigma) to reduce scrap and deliver cost savings.
• Champion safety and quality compliance, role-model SQCDP behaviours.

Skills

CNC machining

Lean manufacturing

SPC

PFMEA

DMAIC

Process Mapping

DFM (Cpk, Ppk)

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Manufacturing Engineer

Permanent

Nottingham

Up to £65,000 per annum

EMBS Engineering are recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer to join a precision engineering and advanced manufacturing business. This is a hands-on engineering role, providing leadership and support to a manufacturing value stream to sustain and improve safety, quality, delivery and cost (SQCDP) through practical engineering solutions. The role covers continuous improvement, reverse engineering, capital project delivery and new product introduction, working closely with cross-functional teams to reduce scrap, improve process capability and support commercial growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Review daily, monthly and annual performance metrics with the Value Stream Manager, recommending improvements to machinery, tooling and production methods to raise process capability.
• Lead cross-functional investigations into safety and quality issues, identifying root cause and implementing corrective and preventive actions.
• Manage capital expenditure projects from quotation through to qualification (IQ/OQ/PQ), including input to annual budgeting and emergency capital requests.
• Produce documentation to support automated processes and the introduction of new or improved products and equipment, working with engineering and automation teams.
• Lead initiatives to strengthen preventative maintenance and reduce the risk of unplanned downtime on critical equipment.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of customer and industry technical requirements, working across local and global operations.
• Support continuous improvement activity, including Lean and Six Sigma methods, to reduce scrap and deliver cost savings.
• Champion compliance with safety and quality standards, acting as a role model for SQCDP behaviours.

Essential

• Degree qualified in an Engineering discipline.
• Background in CNC machining.
• Experience working within a precision engineering or advanced manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience of reverse engineering and internal continuous improvement projects.
• Sound understanding of SQCDP, and experience using engineering solutions to improve safety, quality, delivery and cost.
• Practical experience applying Process Mapping, PFMEA, Process Design, DFM (Cpk, Ppk) and/or DMAIC tools, either independently or as part of a project team.
• Around 3-6 years of relevant engineering experience.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing tools, with practical application in a manufacturing setting.
• Understanding of Statistical Process Control (SPC) and the ability to analyse data.

Desirable

• Lean Six Sigma Green Belt, or equivalent Lean Practitioner training.
• Working knowledge of materials used within precision engineering or advanced manufacturing settings.

About us:

EMBS Engineering is a dedicated talent specialist that partners with some of the UK's most prestigious, advanced, precision engineering companies within the Aerospace, Automotive / Motorsport, Nuclear, Oil & Gas, Green, Environmental, and FMCG industries.

We’ll offer you expert support and advice throughout the process to ensure you select and secure a career-defining role.

Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates.