Manufacturing Engineer

Yunex GmbH; Poole; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Poole seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead New Product Introduction, drive structured problem-solving, and optimize processes. The ideal candidate will have an HNC or degree in Engineering and be familiar with Lean or Six Sigma methodologies. Responsibilities include training operators, ensuring equipment maintenance, and implementing advanced manufacturing techniques. This role offers a competitive salary, bonuses, and career development opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Annual bonus

26 days of holiday

Excellent pension contributions

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Provide input to enhance manufacturability, reduce complexity and cost.
• Awareness of modern manufacturing practices and processes.
• Experience in manufacturing for system assembly desired.
• Proven experience in a discrete electronics assembly environment.

Responsibilities

• Define innovative manufacturing methods for New Product Introduction.
• Lead systematic problem-solving to address production issues.
• Participate in cost-reduction initiatives and improve processes.
• Deliver training to operators on production best practices.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance to ensure production uptime.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Lean methodologies

Six Sigma methodologies

Education

HNC / Degree in Engineering

Tools

3D CAD software (Solidworks/Solidedge)

Job description

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI): Define innovative manufacturing methods and guide design and production teams through successful implementation.


• Drive Structured Problem-Solving: Apply systematic approaches to resolve production-related issues promptly and effectively.


• Optimise Costs and Processes: Participate in cost-reduction initiatives and introduce innovative processes, techniques, and tooling.


• Develop Workforce Capability: Deliver training and guidance to operators on production processes and best practices.


• Act as Manufacturing Liaison: Serve as the primary interface between manufacturing and other business functions to ensure alignment and collaboration.


• Build Strong Relationships: Foster positive and productive relationships with internal teams and external customers.


• Champion Health & Safety: Take an active role in identifying and implementing health and safety improvements.


• Lead Root Cause Analysis: Drive investigations and corrective actions to prevent recurrence of issues.


• Introduce Advanced Manufacturing Techniques: Utilize engineering tools and methodologies to identify and implement new technologies.


• Plan and Optimise Workflow: Analyze and design layouts, space requirements, and equipment placement to maximise efficiency and flow.


• Coordinate Equipment Maintenance: Ensure timely preventative maintenance and repairs to maintain production uptime.

Qualifications

• Advise on Design for Manufacturing (DFM): Provide input to design authorities to enhance manufacturability, reduce complexity and cost.


• HNC / Degree in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience), with Electronics being desirable.


• Awareness of modern manufacturing practices and processes.


• Working knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies.


• Strong teamwork skills, effective communication, and high team morale.


• Excellent organisational skills with attention to detail.


• Experience in manufacturing for system assembly (desirable).


• Proven experience in a similar discrete electronics assembly environment.


• 3D CAD software experience (Solidworks/Solidedge desirable.

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with an annual bonus.


• Continuous training and learning opportunities to support career development.


• 26 days of holiday, increasing up to 29 with length of service.


• 37.5-hour working week.


• Excellent pension, with matching contributions up to 10% of pensionable salary.


• Flexible benefits package to suit your personal needs.


• Investment in personal development and support for membership of professional institutions.

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