Manufacturing Engineer

Andrecruit Group Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing recruitment agency is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to join their team in Glasgow on a permanent basis. The ideal candidate will have qualifications in Engineering or related fields, experience in product development, and a strong understanding of lean manufacturing processes. Responsibilities include working on R&D projects, creating documentation, and improving production techniques. A salary range of £40,000-£45,000 is offered depending on experience.

Qualifications

• HND/HNC qualified or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or a related field.
• Experience working as a Production Engineer within product development.
• Ability to read engineering drawings.
• Proactive hands-on problem solver.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• Able to work well individually and as part of a team.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Work on existing and new R&D projects.
• Create and maintain controlled documentation.
• Develop and implement best practices with Lean team.
• Provide innovative manufacturing solutions.
• Participate in NPI reviews for efficient designs.
• Deliver continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Identify and present ideas for improving production processes.

Skills

HND/HNC qualified or equivalent

Experience as a Production Engineer

Ability to read engineering drawings

2D/3D CAD usage

Problem-solving skills

Excellent communication skills

Teamwork

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

HND/HNC in Engineering, Science or a related field

Job description

Overview

JOB- Manufacturing Engineer
LOCATION- Glasgow
TERM- Permanent
SALARY- £40,000-£45,000 dependent on experience

My client is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer to join their business on a permanent basis in the Glasgow area. The role will involve identifying bottlenecks and eliminating non-value added activities making improvements to productivity, cost, quality and health & safety.

Responsibilities

• Working on both existing and new R&D projects
• Create and maintain controlled documentation such as Process flows, tool drawings, component specs, BOMs and work instructions
• Work closely with the Lean team to develop and implement best practices, routines and solutions to improve production rates, Quality and output
• Come up with innovative manufacturing solutions for parts, designing jigs and fixtures where necessary
• Assembly and wire electro-mechanical assemblies with reference to assembly drawings, BOMs and wiring/schematic drawings
• Participate in NPI reviews to ensure only most production efficient designs are released into production
• Delivering continuous improvement, operational excellence, and lean improvements
• Identify & present ideas for improving productions processes improving profitability, quality and throughput or H&S

Qualifications

• HND/HNC qualified or equivalent experience in Engineering, Science or a related field
• Have experience working as a Production Engineer within product development in a similar environment
• Be able to read engineering drawings
• Have experience of using 2D/3D CAD would be beneficial
• Proactive hands on problem solver
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
• Experience with Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement

If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation