Manufacturing Engineer

Lanes Group; Preston; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An innovative firm is looking for a highly organised Manufacturing Engineer - Detail Planner to enhance operational efficiency. This role involves creating engineering instructions, collaborating with stakeholders, and producing essential documentation like Routings and Bills of Materials. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of manufacturing processes and engineering drawing interpretation. Join a collaborative team that empowers technology-loving professionals and offers accredited training through ExpleoAcademy. If you are passionate about engineering and eager to contribute to inspiring projects, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Collaborative working environment

Accredited training courses

Competitive company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing processes and engineering drawing interpretation.
• Ability to apply problem-solving techniques under supervision.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering instructions linked to production processes.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and quality.

Skills

Problem-solving techniques

Team integration

Communication skills

Planning and prioritising tasks

Tools

SAP

PLM systems (Teamcenter)

Job description

Overview

We are seeking a highly organised and motivated Manufacturing Engineer - Detail Planner to join our proactive and innovative team.

Responsibilities

• Create engineering instructions from design definitions directly linked to the production process.
• Independently create instructions while collaborating with stakeholders to ensure accuracy and quality of the engineering method and Bill of Materials.
• Produce appropriate department documentation including:
• Routings
• BoM’s
• MI’s
• Installations, assemblies & detail manufacture
• Implement and control changes to the product.
• Perform non-complex project reporting and scheduling.
• Provide informal technical support to team members, fostering a collaborative work environment.
• Contribute to the development of department processes, actively shaping operational efficiency.
• Administer general office skills including spreadsheets/Microsoft packages.
• Liaise with other technical departments.

Essential Skills

• Ability to apply problem-solving techniques to routine situations or situations of moderate complexity under supervision.
• Work within standardised procedures and practices; accuracy of tasks is impactful.
• Ability to gather information & data to support build.
• Plan and prioritise tasks effectively.
• Find and adopt best practices.
• Good understanding of team integration to achieve objectives.
• Work effectively in a team.
• Good communication in English (oral & written) & interpersonal skills.
• Recognise the limits of knowledge to seek specialist support when necessary.
• Sufficient experience to identify all issues involved in their area of responsibility.

Experience

• Understanding of the manufacturing processes used within the business.
• Engineering Drawing Reading and Interpretation including Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T).
• Access, understand and apply Quality and HS&E Management System documentation, e.g., Process Instructions, Workmanship Standards, Risk Assessments, etc.
• Knowledge of business processes and procedures.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Experience working with PLM systems (Teamcenter).
• Experience working with stakeholders typically inside the company.

Benefits

• Collaborative working environment – we stand shoulder to shoulder with our clients and peers through good times and challenges.
• Empowerment of passionate technology-loving professionals to expand their skills and participate in inspiring projects.
• ExpleoAcademy - enables you to acquire and develop the right skills through accredited training courses.
• Competitive company benefits.
• We work as one team, unafraid to think big and challenge the status quo.

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• As a Disability Confident Committed Employer we have committed to:
• Ensure our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible.
• Communicating and promoting vacancies.
• Offering an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
• Anticipating and providing reasonable adjustments as required.
• Supporting any existing employee who acquires a disability or long-term health condition, enabling them to stay in work.

“We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.”

We treat everyone fairly and equitably across the organisation, including providing any additional support and adjustments needed for everyone to thrive.