Manufacturing Engineer

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

Job summary

A leading technology company in Poole is seeking a professional to lead new product introductions and optimize manufacturing processes. The role demands a strong educational background in engineering and experience in electronics assembly. Responsibilities include guiding teams on innovative methods, resolving production issues, delivering training, and focusing on health and safety improvements. The organization values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, offering a competitive salary and robust benefits package.

Benefits

Competitive base salary with an annual bonus

Continuous training and learning opportunities

26 days of holiday, increasing with service

Excellent pension with matching contributions

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• HNC / Degree in an Engineering discipline (or equivalent experience).
• Awareness of modern manufacturing practices.
• Proven experience in a discrete electronics assembly environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead New Product Introduction (NPI) and guide teams through implementation.
• Apply systematic approaches to resolve production-related issues.
• Deliver training and guidance on production processes.

Skills

Teamwork skills

Effective communication

Organisational skills

Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma methodologies

Attention to detail

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

Qualifications

• 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. We offer

About Yunex Traffic

At Yunex Traffic, we launch cities into the future with forward-looking infrastructure and transport solutions, making mobility safer, more efficient and more sustainable for all.

Our Commitment

At Yunex Traffic, the uniqueness of our people is our strength. Our people are at the heart of what we do and every voice, perspective and contribution is valued. The future of mobility needs people who think down different tracks and we empower our people to transform cities all over the world. Join us and make a difference too.

If we all thought the same, we would never think of anything new. That's why we recruit great minds from all walks of life. We embrace diversity and create what's right for the world by employing the people who live in it.

At Yunex Traffic, we recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements and workplace adjustments with all our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation.

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.