Manufacturing Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

The Company and role:

Join a pioneering leader at the forefront of the global transition to additive manufacturing. Specializing in innovative 3D printing solutions, this organization empowers industries such as aerospace, automotive, consumer products, and healthcare. By combining cutting-edge 3D printers, advanced polymer materials, a robust software ecosystem, and on-demand parts services, they provide unparalleled competitive advantages throughout the product value chain. Trusted by top organizations worldwide, they drive innovation in product design, enhance manufacturing agility, streamline supply chains, and advance patient care.

The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for leading technical activities to develop or enhance products and processes that significantly impact the organization. The role primarily focuses on contributing to New Product Introduction (NPI) and Current Product Engineering (CPE), which includes designing assembly processes, assembly line layouts, BOM structures, labor balancing, quality metrics, and first-pass yield. Additionally, the engineer will spearhead continuous improvement initiatives by providing leadership, communication, and ownership. The position also involves representing the business in Change Control Board meetings.

Responsibilities:

• Manufacturing engineering for both New Product Introductions (NPI) and Current Product Engineering (CPE)
• Collaborates with cross-functional teams including design (mechanical and electrical), process, test, reliability, supply chain, sourcing, and logistics to resolve production issues and identify opportunities for design and manufacturability improvements
• Works with suppliers, sourcing, and design teams to develop standards, processes, and instrumentation (SPI), and qualify external production materials
• Develops and maintains process improvements aimed at reducing production costs and increasing yields
• Recommends changes in the selection and application of components, materials, and systems, and may propose design or formulation modifications to improve system/process reliability
• Leads Field Change Orders (FCOs) and Engineering Change Orders (ECOs)
• Creates, reviews, and updates assembly and work procedures to ensure standardization and compliance with specifications
• May lead process improvement initiatives with other teams
• Drives communication, understanding, and ownership in relation to process improvements and new product introduction requirements
• Identifies testing opportunities to enhance line productivity and yield by meeting product requirements
• Provides feedback on BOM structure, including manufacturing requirements for strategic assembly design
• Analyzes prototype and production data to identify root causes, understand process control limits, determine failure modes, and manage out-of-control processes
• Designs process improvement fixtures using CAD and qualifies them to demonstrate process cycle time improvements or cost savings
• Develops production line setups for new products, continuously improving processes throughout the project, including analyzing and submitting CapEx projects for approval
• Represents the business at Change Control Board meetings

Continuous Improvement Manufacturing Engineering:

• Develops, implements, and reviews manufacturing methods, operation sequences, and processes for components, sub-assemblies, and final assemblies or extrusion
• Recommends tooling and process improvements for existing product lines to increase efficiency and reduce costs
• Maintains records and reporting systems for manufacturing operations coordination
• Provides guidance and mentorship to junior engineering and operations staff regarding technical information, manufacturing processes, and requirements

Requirements:

• 5+ years of experience in a technology hardware, electrical, or software-based production environment
• 5+ years of experience using SolidWorks (or equivalent) to design assembly jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing aids

Travel required:25% or less